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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.23, 48,499.94 and 14,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.23, 48,499.94 and 14,799.03 is: 22,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.23 : 48,499.94 = 14,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.23/48,499.94 = 14,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.23x = 48,499.94 × 14,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.23x = 717,751,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,751,866.68/32,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.03

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