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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.63, 48,278.28 and 13,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.63, 48,278.28 and 13,462.41 is: 20,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.63 : 48,278.28 = 13,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.63/48,278.28 = 13,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.63x = 48,278.28 × 13,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.63x = 649,941,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,941,999.45/32,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.73

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