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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.84, 48,007.72 and 14,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.84, 48,007.72 and 14,474.60 is: 21,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.84 : 48,007.72 = 14,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.84/48,007.72 = 14,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.84x = 48,007.72 × 14,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.84x = 694,892,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,892,543.91/32,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.39

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