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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.52, 48,666.94 and 14,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.52, 48,666.94 and 14,902.48 is: 22,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.52 : 48,666.94 = 14,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.52/48,666.94 = 14,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.52x = 48,666.94 × 14,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.52x = 725,258,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,258,100.01/32,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.35

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