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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.17, 48,941.21 and 13,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.17, 48,941.21 and 13,893.26 is: 20,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.17 : 48,941.21 = 13,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.17/48,941.21 = 13,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.17x = 48,941.21 × 13,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.17x = 679,952,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,952,745.27/32,615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.75

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