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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.52, 48,828.66 and 13,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.52, 48,828.66 and 13,598.52 is: 20,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.52 : 48,828.66 = 13,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.52/48,828.66 = 13,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.52x = 48,828.66 × 13,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.52x = 663,997,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,997,509.58/32,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.73

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