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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.08, 48,364.50 and 14,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.08, 48,364.50 and 14,708.28 is: 22,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.08 : 48,364.50 = 14,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.08/48,364.50 = 14,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.08x = 48,364.50 × 14,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.08x = 711,358,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,358,608.06/32,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.21

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