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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.08, 48,089.16 and 14,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.08, 48,089.16 and 14,529.06 is: 21,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.08 : 48,089.16 = 14,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.08/48,089.16 = 14,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.08x = 48,089.16 × 14,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.08x = 698,690,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,690,290.99/32,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.83

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