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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.06, 48,645.90 and 13,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.06, 48,645.90 and 13,714.02 is: 20,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.06 : 48,645.90 = 13,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.06/48,645.90 = 13,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.06x = 48,645.90 × 13,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.06x = 667,130,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,130,845.52/32,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.08

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