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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.08, 48,585.84 and 14,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.08, 48,585.84 and 14,848 is: 22,272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.08 : 48,585.84 = 14,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.08/48,585.84 = 14,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.08x = 48,585.84 × 14,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.08x = 721,402,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,402,552.32/32,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.33

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