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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.58, 48,327.50 and 13,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.58, 48,327.50 and 13,238.18 is: 19,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.58 : 48,327.50 = 13,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.58/48,327.50 = 13,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.58x = 48,327.50 × 13,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.58x = 639,768,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,768,143.95/32,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.20

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