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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.23, 48,241.41 and 14,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.23, 48,241.41 and 14,387.19 is: 21,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.23 : 48,241.41 = 14,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.23/48,241.41 = 14,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.23x = 48,241.41 × 14,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.23x = 694,058,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,058,331.54/32,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.59

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