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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.55, 48,205.86 and 14,358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.55, 48,205.86 and 14,358.74 is: 21,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.55 : 48,205.86 = 14,358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.55/48,205.86 = 14,358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.55x = 48,205.86 × 14,358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.55x = 692,175,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,175,169.19/32,129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.26

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