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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.67, 48,222.54 and 14,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.67, 48,222.54 and 14,369.81 is: 21,559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.67 : 48,222.54 = 14,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.67/48,222.54 = 14,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.67x = 48,222.54 × 14,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.67x = 692,948,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,948,496.40/32,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.87

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