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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.41, 48,446.76 and 14,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.41, 48,446.76 and 14,762.96 is: 22,146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.41 : 48,446.76 = 14,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.41/48,446.76 = 14,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.41x = 48,446.76 × 14,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.41x = 715,217,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,217,491.77/32,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.10

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