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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.65, 48,166.22 and 14,579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.65, 48,166.22 and 14,579.45 is: 21,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.65 : 48,166.22 = 14,579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.65/48,166.22 = 14,579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.65x = 48,166.22 × 14,579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.65x = 702,236,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,236,791.80/32,113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.24

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