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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.84, 48,427.20 and 14,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.84, 48,427.20 and 14,764.68 is: 22,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.84 : 48,427.20 = 14,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.84/48,427.20 = 14,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.84x = 48,427.20 × 14,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.84x = 715,012,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,012,111.30/32,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.56

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