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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.27, 48,302.74 and 13,222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.27, 48,302.74 and 13,222.87 is: 19,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.27 : 48,302.74 = 13,222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.27/48,302.74 = 13,222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.27x = 48,302.74 × 13,222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.27x = 638,700,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,700,747.44/32,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.49

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