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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.16, 48,015.68 and 13,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.16, 48,015.68 and 13,277.48 is: 19,921.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.16 : 48,015.68 = 13,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.16/48,015.68 = 13,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.16x = 48,015.68 × 13,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.16x = 637,526,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,526,924.42/32,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.37

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