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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.68, 48,225.33 and 13,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.68, 48,225.33 and 13,463.43 is: 20,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.68 : 48,225.33 = 13,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.68/48,225.33 = 13,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.68x = 48,225.33 × 13,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.68x = 649,278,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,278,354.68/32,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.05

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