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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.70, 48,246.95 and 14,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.70, 48,246.95 and 14,621.24 is: 21,939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.70 : 48,246.95 = 14,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.70/48,246.95 = 14,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.70x = 48,246.95 × 14,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.70x = 705,430,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,430,235.22/32,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.32

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