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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.96, 48,253.68 and 13,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.96, 48,253.68 and 13,445.16 is: 20,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.96 : 48,253.68 = 13,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.96/48,253.68 = 13,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.96x = 48,253.68 × 13,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.96x = 648,778,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,778,448.19/32,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.21

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