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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.57, 48,262.77 and 14,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.57, 48,262.77 and 14,414.18 is: 21,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.57 : 48,262.77 = 14,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.57/48,262.77 = 14,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.57x = 48,262.77 × 14,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.57x = 695,668,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,668,012.76/32,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.71

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