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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.93, 48,932.91 and 14,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.93, 48,932.91 and 14,844.26 is: 22,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.93 : 48,932.91 = 14,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.93/48,932.91 = 14,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.93x = 48,932.91 × 14,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.93x = 726,372,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,372,960.93/32,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.08

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