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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.93, 48,046.91 and 14,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.93, 48,046.91 and 14,497.06 is: 21,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.93 : 48,046.91 = 14,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.93/48,046.91 = 14,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.93x = 48,046.91 × 14,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.93x = 696,538,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,538,937.08/32,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.69

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