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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.63, 48,688.26 and 14,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.63, 48,688.26 and 14,727.81 is: 22,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.63 : 48,688.26 = 14,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.63/48,688.26 = 14,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.63x = 48,688.26 × 14,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.63x = 717,071,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,071,442.51/32,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.86

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