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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.52, 48,835.71 and 13,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.52, 48,835.71 and 13,833.45 is: 20,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.52 : 48,835.71 = 13,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.52/48,835.71 = 13,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.52x = 48,835.71 × 13,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.52x = 675,566,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,566,352.50/32,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.21

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