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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.39, 48,225.73 and 13,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.39, 48,225.73 and 13,415.02 is: 20,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.39 : 48,225.73 = 13,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.39/48,225.73 = 13,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.39x = 48,225.73 × 13,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.39x = 646,949,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,949,132.46/32,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.72

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