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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.76, 48,228.98 and 13,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.76, 48,228.98 and 13,419.48 is: 20,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.76 : 48,228.98 = 13,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.76/48,228.98 = 13,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.76x = 48,228.98 × 13,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.76x = 647,207,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,207,832.53/32,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.66

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