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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.21, 48,498.62 and 14,798.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.21, 48,498.62 and 14,798.34 is: 22,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.21 : 48,498.62 = 14,798.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.21/48,498.62 = 14,798.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.21x = 48,498.62 × 14,798.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.21x = 717,698,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,698,994.30/32,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.64

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