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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.22, 48,912.59 and 13,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.22, 48,912.59 and 13,895.06 is: 20,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.22 : 48,912.59 = 13,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.22/48,912.59 = 13,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.22x = 48,912.59 × 13,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.22x = 679,643,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,643,372.81/32,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.23

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