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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.99, 48,031.96 and 14,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.99, 48,031.96 and 14,491.82 is: 21,737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.99 : 48,031.96 = 14,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.99/48,031.96 = 14,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.99x = 48,031.96 × 14,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.99x = 696,070,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,070,242.18/32,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.26

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