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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.38, 48,662.66 and 13,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.38, 48,662.66 and 13,734.73 is: 20,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.38 : 48,662.66 = 13,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.38/48,662.66 = 13,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.38x = 48,662.66 × 13,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.38x = 668,368,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,368,408.86/32,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.48

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