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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.22, 48,217.61 and 13,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.22, 48,217.61 and 13,663.58 is: 20,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.22 : 48,217.61 = 13,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.22/48,217.61 = 13,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.22x = 48,217.61 × 13,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.22x = 658,825,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,825,171.64/32,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.91

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