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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.11, 48,761.36 and 14,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.11, 48,761.36 and 14,984.24 is: 22,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.11 : 48,761.36 = 14,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.11/48,761.36 = 14,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.11x = 48,761.36 × 14,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.11x = 730,651,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,651,602.24/32,502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,480.13

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