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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.16, 48,312.45 and 14,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.16, 48,312.45 and 14,688 is: 22,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.16 : 48,312.45 = 14,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.16/48,312.45 = 14,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.16x = 48,312.45 × 14,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.16x = 709,613,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,613,265.60/32,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.68

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