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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.98, 48,339.77 and 13,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.98, 48,339.77 and 13,486.14 is: 20,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.98 : 48,339.77 = 13,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.98/48,339.77 = 13,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.98x = 48,339.77 × 13,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.98x = 651,916,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,916,905.79/32,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.17

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