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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.72, 48,159.97 and 13,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.72, 48,159.97 and 13,419.68 is: 20,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.72 : 48,159.97 = 13,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.72/48,159.97 = 13,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.72x = 48,159.97 × 13,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.72x = 646,291,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,291,111.86/32,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.68

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