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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.43, 48,252.69 and 14,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.43, 48,252.69 and 14,643.27 is: 21,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.43 : 48,252.69 = 14,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.43/48,252.69 = 14,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.43x = 48,252.69 × 14,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.43x = 706,577,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,577,167.90/32,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.93

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