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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.76, 48,029.28 and 14,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.76, 48,029.28 and 14,476.24 is: 21,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.76 : 48,029.28 = 14,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.76/48,029.28 = 14,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.76x = 48,029.28 × 14,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.76x = 695,283,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,283,384.31/32,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,722.34

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