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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.44, 48,989.62 and 13,925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.44, 48,989.62 and 13,925.70 is: 20,896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.44 : 48,989.62 = 13,925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.44/48,989.62 = 13,925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.44x = 48,989.62 × 13,925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.44x = 682,214,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,214,751.23/32,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.42

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