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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.94, 48,711.54 and 13,751.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.94, 48,711.54 and 13,751.09 is: 20,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.94 : 48,711.54 = 13,751.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.94/48,711.54 = 13,751.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.94x = 48,711.54 × 13,751.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.94x = 669,836,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,836,840.24/32,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.81

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