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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.78, 48,676.73 and 13,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.78, 48,676.73 and 13,744.13 is: 20,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.78 : 48,676.73 = 13,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.78/48,676.73 = 13,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.78x = 48,676.73 × 13,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.78x = 669,018,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,018,992.99/32,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.55

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