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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.64, 48,659.76 and 13,738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.64, 48,659.76 and 13,738.32 is: 20,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.64 : 48,659.76 = 13,738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.64/48,659.76 = 13,738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.64x = 48,659.76 × 13,738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.64x = 668,503,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,503,354.00/32,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.01

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