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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.14, 48,389.88 and 14,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.14, 48,389.88 and 14,727.74 is: 22,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.14 : 48,389.88 = 14,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.14/48,389.88 = 14,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.14x = 48,389.88 × 14,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.14x = 712,673,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,673,571.27/32,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.20

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