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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.76, 48,917.94 and 13,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.76, 48,917.94 and 13,887.46 is: 20,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.76 : 48,917.94 = 13,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.76/48,917.94 = 13,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.76x = 48,917.94 × 13,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.76x = 679,345,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,345,935.03/32,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.87

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