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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.64, 48,399.60 and 14,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.64, 48,399.60 and 14,734.24 is: 22,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.64 : 48,399.60 = 14,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.64/48,399.60 = 14,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.64x = 48,399.60 × 14,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.64x = 713,131,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,131,322.30/32,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.94

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