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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.91, 48,292.14 and 14,164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.91, 48,292.14 and 14,164.89 is: 21,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.91 : 48,292.14 = 14,164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.91/48,292.14 = 14,164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.91x = 48,292.14 × 14,164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.91x = 684,052,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,052,850.96/32,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.18

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