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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.70, 48,009.51 and 14,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.70, 48,009.51 and 14,239.80 is: 21,362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.70 : 48,009.51 = 14,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.70/48,009.51 = 14,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.70x = 48,009.51 × 14,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.70x = 683,645,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,645,820.50/32,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.13

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