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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.23, 48,316.53 and 13,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.23, 48,316.53 and 13,230.87 is: 19,849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.23 : 48,316.53 = 13,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.23/48,316.53 = 13,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.23x = 48,316.53 × 13,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.23x = 639,269,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,269,727.28/32,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.26

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