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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.82, 48,270.42 and 13,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.82, 48,270.42 and 13,465.24 is: 20,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.82 : 48,270.42 = 13,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.82/48,270.42 = 13,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.82x = 48,270.42 × 13,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.82x = 649,972,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,972,790.20/32,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.25

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