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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.63, 48,941.44 and 14,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.63, 48,941.44 and 14,159.63 is: 21,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.63 : 48,941.44 = 14,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.63/48,941.44 = 14,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.63x = 48,941.44 × 14,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.63x = 692,992,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,992,401.96/32,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.44

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