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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.67, 48,459.38 and 14,545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.67, 48,459.38 and 14,545.31 is: 21,799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.67 : 48,459.38 = 14,545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.67/48,459.38 = 14,545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.67x = 48,459.38 × 14,545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.67x = 704,856,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,856,389.48/32,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.46

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