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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.51, 48,659.85 and 13,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.51, 48,659.85 and 13,732.85 is: 20,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.51 : 48,659.85 = 13,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.51/48,659.85 = 13,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.51x = 48,659.85 × 13,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.51x = 668,238,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,238,542.72/32,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.66

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