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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.12, 48,876.66 and 13,896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.12, 48,876.66 and 13,896.12 is: 20,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.12 : 48,876.66 = 13,896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.12/48,876.66 = 13,896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.12x = 48,876.66 × 13,896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.12x = 679,195,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,195,932.56/32,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.68

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