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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.71, 48,506.87 and 14,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.71, 48,506.87 and 14,803.84 is: 22,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.71 : 48,506.87 = 14,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.71/48,506.87 = 14,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.71x = 48,506.87 × 14,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.71x = 718,087,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,087,942.38/32,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.89

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