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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.64, 48,360.96 and 14,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.64, 48,360.96 and 14,235.12 is: 21,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.64 : 48,360.96 = 14,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.64/48,360.96 = 14,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.64x = 48,360.96 × 14,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.64x = 688,424,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,424,068.92/32,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.75

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