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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.87, 48,957.27 and 13,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.87, 48,957.27 and 13,903.95 is: 20,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.87 : 48,957.27 = 13,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.87/48,957.27 = 13,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.87x = 48,957.27 × 13,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.87x = 680,699,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,699,434.22/32,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.79

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