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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.09, 48,274.46 and 13,459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.09, 48,274.46 and 13,459.85 is: 20,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.09 : 48,274.46 = 13,459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.09/48,274.46 = 13,459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.09x = 48,274.46 × 13,459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.09x = 649,766,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,766,990.43/32,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.89

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