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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.08, 48,277.68 and 13,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.08, 48,277.68 and 13,464.04 is: 20,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.08 : 48,277.68 = 13,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.08/48,277.68 = 13,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.08x = 48,277.68 × 13,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.08x = 650,012,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,012,614.63/32,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.58

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