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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.67, 48,277.04 and 13,454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.67, 48,277.04 and 13,454.45 is: 20,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.67 : 48,277.04 = 13,454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.67/48,277.04 = 13,454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.67x = 48,277.04 × 13,454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.67x = 649,541,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,541,202.61/32,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.70

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