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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,432.55, 65,380.89 and 32,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,432.55, 65,380.89 and 32,114.25 is: 44,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,432.55 : 65,380.89 = 32,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,432.55/65,380.89 = 32,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,432.55x = 65,380.89 × 32,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,432.55x = 2,099,658,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,658,246.68/47,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,266.19

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