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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.77, 48,237.93 and 14,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.77, 48,237.93 and 14,623.74 is: 21,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.77 : 48,237.93 = 14,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.77/48,237.93 = 14,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.77x = 48,237.93 × 14,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.77x = 705,418,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,418,946.46/32,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.33

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