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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.57, 48,366.81 and 14,214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.57, 48,366.81 and 14,214.69 is: 21,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.57 : 48,366.81 = 14,214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.57/48,366.81 = 14,214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.57x = 48,366.81 × 14,214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.57x = 687,519,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,519,210.44/32,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.97

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