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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.80, 48,388.44 and 14,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.80, 48,388.44 and 14,729.24 is: 22,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.80 : 48,388.44 = 14,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.80/48,388.44 = 14,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.80x = 48,388.44 × 14,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.80x = 712,724,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,724,945.99/32,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.60

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