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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.94, 48,254.33 and 14,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.94, 48,254.33 and 14,408.55 is: 21,617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.94 : 48,254.33 = 14,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.94/48,254.33 = 14,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.94x = 48,254.33 × 14,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.94x = 695,274,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,274,962.54/32,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.27

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