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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.13, 48,274.76 and 13,715.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.13, 48,274.76 and 13,715.13 is: 20,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.13 : 48,274.76 = 13,715.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.13/48,274.76 = 13,715.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.13x = 48,274.76 × 13,715.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.13x = 662,094,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,094,609.12/32,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.72

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