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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.20, 48,091.33 and 14,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.20, 48,091.33 and 14,294.17 is: 21,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.20 : 48,091.33 = 14,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.20/48,091.33 = 14,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.20x = 48,091.33 × 14,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.20x = 687,425,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,425,406.09/32,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.72

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