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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.38, 48,682.08 and 13,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.38, 48,682.08 and 13,731.52 is: 20,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.38 : 48,682.08 = 13,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.38/48,682.08 = 13,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.38x = 48,682.08 × 13,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.38x = 668,478,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,478,955.16/32,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.40

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