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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.67, 48,293.82 and 13,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.67, 48,293.82 and 13,460.04 is: 20,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.67 : 48,293.82 = 13,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.67/48,293.82 = 13,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.67x = 48,293.82 × 13,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.67x = 650,036,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,036,748.95/32,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.96

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