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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.68, 48,226.83 and 13,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.68, 48,226.83 and 13,464.43 is: 20,182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.68 : 48,226.83 = 13,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.68/48,226.83 = 13,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.68x = 48,226.83 × 13,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.68x = 649,346,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,346,776.66/32,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.55

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