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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.81, 48,164.13 and 14,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.81, 48,164.13 and 14,330.86 is: 21,501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.81 : 48,164.13 = 14,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.81/48,164.13 = 14,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.81x = 48,164.13 × 14,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.81x = 690,233,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,233,283.64/32,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,501.38

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