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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.57, 48,664.44 and 13,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.57, 48,664.44 and 13,735.92 is: 20,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.57 : 48,664.44 = 13,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.57/48,664.44 = 13,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.57x = 48,664.44 × 13,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.57x = 668,450,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,450,854.68/32,467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.26

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