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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.79, 48,303.72 and 14,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.79, 48,303.72 and 14,441.31 is: 21,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.79 : 48,303.72 = 14,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.79/48,303.72 = 14,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.79x = 48,303.72 × 14,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.79x = 697,568,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,568,994.67/32,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.47

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