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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.64, 48,459.98 and 14,764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.64, 48,459.98 and 14,764.17 is: 22,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.64 : 48,459.98 = 14,764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.64/48,459.98 = 14,764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.64x = 48,459.98 × 14,764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.64x = 715,471,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,471,309.10/32,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.26

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