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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.58, 48,269.42 and 13,449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.58, 48,269.42 and 13,449.39 is: 20,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.58 : 48,269.42 = 13,449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.58/48,269.42 = 13,449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.58x = 48,269.42 × 13,449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.58x = 649,194,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,194,328.35/32,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.11

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