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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.92, 48,541.32 and 14,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.92, 48,541.32 and 14,826.72 is: 22,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.92 : 48,541.32 = 14,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.92/48,541.32 = 14,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.92x = 48,541.32 × 14,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.92x = 719,708,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,708,560.07/32,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.50

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