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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.30, 48,233.16 and 13,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.30, 48,233.16 and 13,419.90 is: 20,133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.30 : 48,233.16 = 13,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.30/48,233.16 = 13,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.30x = 48,233.16 × 13,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.30x = 647,284,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,284,183.88/32,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.07

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