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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.40, 48,953.50 and 13,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.40, 48,953.50 and 13,901.46 is: 20,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.40 : 48,953.50 = 13,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.40/48,953.50 = 13,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.40x = 48,953.50 × 13,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.40x = 680,525,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,525,122.11/32,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.03

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