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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.76, 48,042.90 and 14,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.76, 48,042.90 and 14,486.88 is: 21,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.76 : 48,042.90 = 14,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.76/48,042.90 = 14,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.76x = 48,042.90 × 14,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.76x = 695,991,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,991,727.15/32,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.96

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