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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.14, 48,951.63 and 13,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.14, 48,951.63 and 13,900.20 is: 20,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.14 : 48,951.63 = 13,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.14/48,951.63 = 13,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.14x = 48,951.63 × 13,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.14x = 680,437,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,437,447.33/32,622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.15

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