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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.78, 48,233.72 and 13,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.78, 48,233.72 and 13,441.71 is: 20,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.78 : 48,233.72 = 13,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.78/48,233.72 = 13,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.78x = 48,233.72 × 13,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.78x = 648,343,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,343,710.07/32,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.69

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