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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.23, 48,448.94 and 14,765.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.23, 48,448.94 and 14,765.01 is: 22,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.23 : 48,448.94 = 14,765.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.23/48,448.94 = 14,765.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.23x = 48,448.94 × 14,765.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.23x = 715,349,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,349,009.76/32,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,140.02

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