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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.64, 48,744.90 and 14,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.64, 48,744.90 and 14,015.64 is: 21,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.64 : 48,744.90 = 14,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.64/48,744.90 = 14,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.64x = 48,744.90 × 14,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.64x = 683,190,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,190,970.24/32,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.85

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