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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.54, 48,351.60 and 14,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.54, 48,351.60 and 14,474.88 is: 21,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.54 : 48,351.60 = 14,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.54/48,351.60 = 14,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.54x = 48,351.60 × 14,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.54x = 699,883,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,883,607.81/32,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.47

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