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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.52, 48,311.37 and 14,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.52, 48,311.37 and 14,447.96 is: 21,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.52 : 48,311.37 = 14,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.52/48,311.37 = 14,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.52x = 48,311.37 × 14,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.52x = 698,000,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,000,825.96/32,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.24

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