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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.64, 48,390.63 and 14,728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.64, 48,390.63 and 14,728.24 is: 22,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.64 : 48,390.63 = 14,728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.64/48,390.63 = 14,728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.64x = 48,390.63 × 14,728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.64x = 712,708,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,708,812.39/32,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.95

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