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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.76, 48,953.94 and 13,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.76, 48,953.94 and 13,911.48 is: 20,869.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.76 : 48,953.94 = 13,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.76/48,953.94 = 13,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.76x = 48,953.94 × 13,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.76x = 681,021,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,021,757.23/32,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.91

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