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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.45, 48,995.60 and 13,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.45, 48,995.60 and 13,929.51 is: 20,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.45 : 48,995.60 = 13,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.45/48,995.60 = 13,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.45x = 48,995.60 × 13,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.45x = 682,484,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,484,630.51/32,651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.13

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