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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,640.95, 48,915.63 and 13,895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,640.95, 48,915.63 and 13,895.61 is: 20,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,640.95 : 48,915.63 = 13,895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,640.95/48,915.63 = 13,895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,640.95x = 48,915.63 × 13,895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,640.95x = 679,712,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,712,517.38/32,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.92

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