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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.92, 48,433.32 and 14,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.92, 48,433.32 and 14,755.44 is: 22,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.92 : 48,433.32 = 14,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.92/48,433.32 = 14,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.92x = 48,433.32 × 14,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.92x = 714,654,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,654,947.26/32,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.38

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