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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.48, 48,429.40 and 14,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.48, 48,429.40 and 14,775.16 is: 22,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.48 : 48,429.40 = 14,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.48/48,429.40 = 14,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.48x = 48,429.40 × 14,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.48x = 715,552,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,552,133.70/32,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.12

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