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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.13, 48,707.73 and 13,738.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.13, 48,707.73 and 13,738.01 is: 20,615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.13 : 48,707.73 = 13,738.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.13/48,707.73 = 13,738.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.13x = 48,707.73 × 13,738.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.13x = 669,147,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,147,038.28/32,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.06

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