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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.28, 48,054.18 and 14,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.28, 48,054.18 and 14,262.32 is: 21,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.28 : 48,054.18 = 14,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.28/48,054.18 = 14,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.28x = 48,054.18 × 14,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.28x = 685,364,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,364,092.50/32,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.03

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