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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.45, 48,533.28 and 14,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.45, 48,533.28 and 14,821.25 is: 22,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.45 : 48,533.28 = 14,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.45/48,533.28 = 14,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.45x = 48,533.28 × 14,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.45x = 719,323,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,323,577.95/32,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.36

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