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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.61, 48,180.78 and 14,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.61, 48,180.78 and 14,346.69 is: 21,519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.61 : 48,180.78 = 14,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.61/48,180.78 = 14,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.61x = 48,180.78 × 14,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.61x = 691,234,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,234,714.62/32,120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.97

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