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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.32, 48,269.03 and 13,449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.32, 48,269.03 and 13,449.11 is: 20,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.32 : 48,269.03 = 13,449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.32/48,269.03 = 13,449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.32x = 48,269.03 × 13,449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.32x = 649,175,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,175,185.47/32,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.68

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