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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.57, 48,706.47 and 14,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.57, 48,706.47 and 14,688.69 is: 22,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.57 : 48,706.47 = 14,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.57/48,706.47 = 14,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.57x = 48,706.47 × 14,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.57x = 715,434,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,434,238.82/32,466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.03

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