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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.80, 48,266.10 and 14,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.80, 48,266.10 and 14,628.60 is: 21,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.80 : 48,266.10 = 14,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.80/48,266.10 = 14,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.80x = 48,266.10 × 14,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.80x = 706,065,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,065,470.46/32,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.45

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