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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,199.75, 48,279.98 and 14,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,199.75, 48,279.98 and 14,427.13 is: 21,631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,199.75 : 48,279.98 = 14,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,199.75/48,279.98 = 14,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,199.75x = 48,279.98 × 14,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,199.75x = 696,541,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,541,475.72/32,199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.89

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