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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.72, 48,427.08 and 14,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.72, 48,427.08 and 14,749.84 is: 22,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.72 : 48,427.08 = 14,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.72/48,427.08 = 14,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.72x = 48,427.08 × 14,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.72x = 714,291,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,291,681.67/32,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.76

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