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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.96, 48,037.62 and 14,479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.96, 48,037.62 and 14,479.32 is: 21,730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.96 : 48,037.62 = 14,479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.96/48,037.62 = 14,479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.96x = 48,037.62 × 14,479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.96x = 695,552,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,552,072.02/32,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.60

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