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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.23, 48,981.90 and 13,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.23, 48,981.90 and 13,934.26 is: 20,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.23 : 48,981.90 = 13,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.23/48,981.90 = 13,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.23x = 48,981.90 × 13,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.23x = 682,526,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,526,284.98/32,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.90

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