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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.09, 48,241.73 and 14,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.09, 48,241.73 and 14,155.59 is: 21,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.09 : 48,241.73 = 14,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.09/48,241.73 = 14,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.09x = 48,241.73 × 14,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.09x = 682,889,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,889,880.40/32,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.52

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