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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.93, 48,762.78 and 13,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.93, 48,762.78 and 13,794.73 is: 20,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.93 : 48,762.78 = 13,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.93/48,762.78 = 13,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.93x = 48,762.78 × 13,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.93x = 672,669,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,669,315.18/32,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.01

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