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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.12, 48,930.96 and 14,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.12, 48,930.96 and 14,160.48 is: 21,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.12 : 48,930.96 = 14,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.12/48,930.96 = 14,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.12x = 48,930.96 × 14,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.12x = 692,885,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,885,880.46/32,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.80

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