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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.82, 48,271.92 and 13,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.82, 48,271.92 and 13,466.24 is: 20,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.82 : 48,271.92 = 13,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.82/48,271.92 = 13,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.82x = 48,271.92 × 13,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.82x = 650,041,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,041,259.98/32,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.75

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