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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.08, 48,266.24 and 13,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.08, 48,266.24 and 13,706.24 is: 20,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.08 : 48,266.24 = 13,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.08/48,266.24 = 13,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.08x = 48,266.24 × 13,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.08x = 661,548,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,548,669.34/32,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.54

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