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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.06, 48,649.82 and 14,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.06, 48,649.82 and 14,892.26 is: 22,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.06 : 48,649.82 = 14,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.06/48,649.82 = 14,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.06x = 48,649.82 × 14,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.06x = 724,505,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,505,450.68/32,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.75

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