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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.54, 48,665.52 and 14,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.54, 48,665.52 and 14,901.48 is: 22,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.54 : 48,665.52 = 14,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.54/48,665.52 = 14,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.54x = 48,665.52 × 14,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.54x = 725,188,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,188,272.97/32,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.87

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