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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.30, 48,322.34 and 13,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.30, 48,322.34 and 13,235.90 is: 19,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.30 : 48,322.34 = 13,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.30/48,322.34 = 13,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.30x = 48,322.34 × 13,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.30x = 639,589,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,589,660.01/32,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.60

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