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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.08, 48,267.74 and 13,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.08, 48,267.74 and 13,707.24 is: 20,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.08 : 48,267.74 = 13,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.08/48,267.74 = 13,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.08x = 48,267.74 × 13,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.08x = 661,617,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,617,496.44/32,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.04

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