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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.54, 48,247.85 and 14,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.54, 48,247.85 and 14,386.75 is: 21,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.54 : 48,247.85 = 14,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.54/48,247.85 = 14,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.54x = 48,247.85 × 14,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.54x = 694,129,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,129,671.33/32,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.29

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