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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.10, 48,693.15 and 14,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.10, 48,693.15 and 14,966.10 is: 22,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.10 : 48,693.15 = 14,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.10/48,693.15 = 14,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.10x = 48,693.15 × 14,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.10x = 728,746,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,746,552.22/32,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.15

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