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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.70, 48,015.52 and 14,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.70, 48,015.52 and 14,243.80 is: 21,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.70 : 48,015.52 = 14,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.70/48,015.52 = 14,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.70x = 48,015.52 × 14,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.70x = 683,923,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,923,463.78/32,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.13

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