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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.48, 48,969.99 and 13,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.48, 48,969.99 and 13,921.62 is: 20,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.48 : 48,969.99 = 13,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.48/48,969.99 = 13,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.48x = 48,969.99 × 13,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.48x = 681,741,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,741,592.18/32,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.30

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