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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.80, 48,266.70 and 14,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.80, 48,266.70 and 14,681.80 is: 22,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.80 : 48,266.70 = 14,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.80/48,266.70 = 14,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.80x = 48,266.70 × 14,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.80x = 708,642,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,642,036.06/32,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.70

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