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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.97, 48,215.94 and 14,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.97, 48,215.94 and 14,618.81 is: 21,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.97 : 48,215.94 = 14,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.97/48,215.94 = 14,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.97x = 48,215.94 × 14,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.97x = 704,859,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,859,424.75/32,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.20

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