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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.53, 48,802.52 and 13,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.53, 48,802.52 and 13,828.88 is: 20,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.53 : 48,802.52 = 13,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.53/48,802.52 = 13,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.53x = 48,802.52 × 13,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.53x = 674,883,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,883,879.62/32,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.05

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