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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.31, 48,666.17 and 14,681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.31, 48,666.17 and 14,681.01 is: 22,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.31 : 48,666.17 = 14,681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.31/48,666.17 = 14,681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.31x = 48,666.17 × 14,681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.31x = 714,468,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,468,665.05/32,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.38

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