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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.26, 48,309.35 and 13,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.26, 48,309.35 and 13,492.17 is: 20,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.26 : 48,309.35 = 13,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.26/48,309.35 = 13,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.26x = 48,309.35 × 13,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.26x = 651,797,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,797,895.33/32,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.33

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