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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.69, 48,299.33 and 13,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.69, 48,299.33 and 13,476.38 is: 20,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.69 : 48,299.33 = 13,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.69/48,299.33 = 13,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.69x = 48,299.33 × 13,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.69x = 650,899,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,899,815.95/32,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.65

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