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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.35, 48,996.98 and 13,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.35, 48,996.98 and 13,930.62 is: 20,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.35 : 48,996.98 = 13,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.35/48,996.98 = 13,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.35x = 48,996.98 × 13,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.35x = 682,558,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,558,239.87/32,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.80

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