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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.16, 48,309.45 and 14,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.16, 48,309.45 and 14,686 is: 22,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.16 : 48,309.45 = 14,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.16/48,309.45 = 14,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.16x = 48,309.45 × 14,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.16x = 709,472,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,472,582.70/32,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.68

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