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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.54, 48,327.22 and 13,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.54, 48,327.22 and 13,239.14 is: 19,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.54 : 48,327.22 = 13,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.54/48,327.22 = 13,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.54x = 48,327.22 × 13,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.54x = 639,810,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,810,831.39/32,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.47

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