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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.68, 48,821.27 and 13,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.68, 48,821.27 and 13,867.34 is: 20,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.68 : 48,821.27 = 13,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.68/48,821.27 = 13,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.68x = 48,821.27 × 13,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.68x = 677,020,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,020,836.88/32,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.57

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