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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.52, 48,995.81 and 13,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.52, 48,995.81 and 13,695.59 is: 20,536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.52 : 48,995.81 = 13,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.52/48,995.81 = 13,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.52x = 48,995.81 × 13,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.52x = 671,026,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,026,457.00/32,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.69

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