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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.59, 48,202.91 and 14,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.59, 48,202.91 and 14,356.77 is: 21,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.59 : 48,202.91 = 14,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.59/48,202.91 = 14,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.59x = 48,202.91 × 14,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.59x = 692,037,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,037,893.49/32,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.30

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