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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.15, 48,313.72 and 14,449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.15, 48,313.72 and 14,449.49 is: 21,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.15 : 48,313.72 = 14,449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.15/48,313.72 = 14,449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.15x = 48,313.72 × 14,449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.15x = 698,108,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,108,490.39/32,222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.48

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