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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.27, 48,312.49 and 14,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.27, 48,312.49 and 14,448.71 is: 21,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.27 : 48,312.49 = 14,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.27/48,312.49 = 14,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.27x = 48,312.49 × 14,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.27x = 698,053,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,053,157.39/32,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.36

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