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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.73, 48,332.30 and 14,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.73, 48,332.30 and 14,710.41 is: 22,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.73 : 48,332.30 = 14,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.73/48,332.30 = 14,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.73x = 48,332.30 × 14,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.73x = 710,987,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,987,875.69/32,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.07

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