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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.38, 48,971.52 and 13,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.38, 48,971.52 and 13,913.46 is: 20,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.38 : 48,971.52 = 13,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.38/48,971.52 = 13,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.38x = 48,971.52 × 13,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.38x = 681,363,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,363,284.66/32,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.06

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