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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.63, 48,384.62 and 14,724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.63, 48,384.62 and 14,724.23 is: 22,088.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.63 : 48,384.62 = 14,724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.63/48,384.62 = 14,724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.63x = 48,384.62 × 14,724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.63x = 712,426,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,426,431.11/32,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.94

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