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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.39, 48,783.96 and 13,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.39, 48,783.96 and 13,791.38 is: 20,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.39 : 48,783.96 = 13,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.39/48,783.96 = 13,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.39x = 48,783.96 × 13,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.39x = 672,797,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,797,886.35/32,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.59

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