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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,318.22, 48,451.13 and 14,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,318.22, 48,451.13 and 14,535.86 is: 21,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,318.22 : 48,451.13 = 14,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,318.22/48,451.13 = 14,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,318.22x = 48,451.13 × 14,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,318.22x = 704,278,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,278,842.52/32,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.01

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