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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.02, 48,937.53 and 13,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.02, 48,937.53 and 13,901.02 is: 20,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.02 : 48,937.53 = 13,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.02/48,937.53 = 13,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.02x = 48,937.53 × 13,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.02x = 680,281,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,281,583.28/32,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.09

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