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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.48, 48,282.72 and 13,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.48, 48,282.72 and 13,458.28 is: 20,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.48 : 48,282.72 = 13,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.48/48,282.72 = 13,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.48x = 48,282.72 × 13,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.48x = 649,802,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,802,364.92/32,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.42

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