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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.73, 48,278.75 and 13,470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.73, 48,278.75 and 13,470.38 is: 20,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.73 : 48,278.75 = 13,470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.73/48,278.75 = 13,470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.73x = 48,278.75 × 13,470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.73x = 650,332,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,332,799.68/32,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.65

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