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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.25, 48,940.89 and 14,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.25, 48,940.89 and 14,159.25 is: 21,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.25 : 48,940.89 = 14,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.25/48,940.89 = 14,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.25x = 48,940.89 × 14,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.25x = 692,966,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,966,296.73/32,627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.88

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