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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.78, 48,661.63 and 14,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.78, 48,661.63 and 14,673.96 is: 22,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.78 : 48,661.63 = 14,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.78/48,661.63 = 14,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.78x = 48,661.63 × 14,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.78x = 714,058,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,058,775.47/32,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.93

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