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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.13, 48,316.73 and 13,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.13, 48,316.73 and 13,517.16 is: 20,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.13 : 48,316.73 = 13,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.13/48,316.73 = 13,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.13x = 48,316.73 × 13,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.13x = 653,104,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,104,902.50/32,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.94

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