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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.06, 48,746.45 and 14,718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.06, 48,746.45 and 14,718.54 is: 22,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.06 : 48,746.45 = 14,718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.06/48,746.45 = 14,718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.06x = 48,746.45 × 14,718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.06x = 717,476,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,476,574.18/32,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.72

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