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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.26, 48,295.44 and 14,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.26, 48,295.44 and 14,435.80 is: 21,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.26 : 48,295.44 = 14,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.26/48,295.44 = 14,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.26x = 48,295.44 × 14,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.26x = 697,183,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,183,312.75/32,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.21

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