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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.13, 48,279.26 and 13,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.13, 48,279.26 and 13,718.13 is: 20,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.13 : 48,279.26 = 13,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.13/48,279.26 = 13,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.13x = 48,279.26 × 13,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.13x = 662,301,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,301,164.98/32,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.22

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