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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.27, 48,310.99 and 14,447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.27, 48,310.99 and 14,447.71 is: 21,662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.27 : 48,310.99 = 14,447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.27/48,310.99 = 14,447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.27x = 48,310.99 × 14,447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.27x = 697,983,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,983,330.23/32,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.86

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