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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.15, 48,717.86 and 13,755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.15, 48,717.86 and 13,755.31 is: 20,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.15 : 48,717.86 = 13,755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.15/48,717.86 = 13,755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.15x = 48,717.86 × 13,755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.15x = 670,129,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,129,076.27/32,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.13

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