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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.72, 48,436.80 and 14,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.72, 48,436.80 and 14,765.28 is: 22,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.72 : 48,436.80 = 14,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.72/48,436.80 = 14,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.72x = 48,436.80 × 14,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.72x = 715,182,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,182,914.30/32,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.60

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