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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.06, 48,652.82 and 14,894.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.06, 48,652.82 and 14,894.26 is: 22,349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.06 : 48,652.82 = 14,894.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.06/48,652.82 = 14,894.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.06x = 48,652.82 × 14,894.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.06x = 724,647,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,647,750.81/32,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.76

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