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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.42, 48,540.57 and 14,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.42, 48,540.57 and 14,826.21 is: 22,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.42 : 48,540.57 = 14,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.42/48,540.57 = 14,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.42x = 48,540.57 × 14,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.42x = 719,672,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,672,684.34/32,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.73

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