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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.62, 48,303.28 and 13,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.62, 48,303.28 and 13,468.09 is: 20,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.62 : 48,303.28 = 13,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.62/48,303.28 = 13,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.62x = 48,303.28 × 13,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.62x = 650,552,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,552,922.34/32,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.02

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