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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.88, 48,879.26 and 13,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.88, 48,879.26 and 13,867.76 is: 20,789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.88 : 48,879.26 = 13,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.88/48,879.26 = 13,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.88x = 48,879.26 × 13,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.88x = 677,845,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,845,846.66/32,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.71

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