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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.97, 48,806.28 and 13,826.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.97, 48,806.28 and 13,826.77 is: 20,734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.97 : 48,806.28 = 13,826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.97/48,806.28 = 13,826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.97x = 48,806.28 × 13,826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.97x = 674,833,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,833,086.10/32,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.77

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