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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.63, 48,036.15 and 14,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.63, 48,036.15 and 14,264.94 is: 21,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.63 : 48,036.15 = 14,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.63/48,036.15 = 14,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.63x = 48,036.15 × 14,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.63x = 685,232,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,232,797.58/32,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.37

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