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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.52, 48,663.94 and 14,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.52, 48,663.94 and 14,900.48 is: 22,347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.52 : 48,663.94 = 14,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.52/48,663.94 = 14,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.52x = 48,663.94 × 14,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.52x = 725,116,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,116,064.69/32,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.35

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