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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.86, 48,503.88 and 14,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.86, 48,503.88 and 14,801.66 is: 22,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.86 : 48,503.88 = 14,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.86/48,503.88 = 14,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.86x = 48,503.88 × 14,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.86x = 717,937,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,937,697.92/32,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.98

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