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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.08, 48,393 and 14,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.08, 48,393 and 14,727.28 is: 22,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.08 : 48,393 = 14,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.08/48,393 = 14,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.08x = 48,393 × 14,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.08x = 712,697,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,697,261.04/32,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.71

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