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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.16, 48,237.28 and 13,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.16, 48,237.28 and 13,444.08 is: 20,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.16 : 48,237.28 = 13,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.16/48,237.28 = 13,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.16x = 48,237.28 × 13,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.16x = 648,505,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,505,851.30/32,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.24

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