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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.30, 48,323.84 and 13,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.30, 48,323.84 and 13,236.90 is: 19,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.30 : 48,323.84 = 13,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.30/48,323.84 = 13,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.30x = 48,323.84 × 13,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.30x = 639,657,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,657,837.70/32,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.10

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