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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.29, 48,277.09 and 14,657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.29, 48,277.09 and 14,657.55 is: 21,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.29 : 48,277.09 = 14,657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.29/48,277.09 = 14,657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.29x = 48,277.09 × 14,657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.29x = 707,623,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,623,860.53/32,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.75

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