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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.77, 48,425.65 and 14,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.77, 48,425.65 and 14,773.19 is: 22,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.77 : 48,425.65 = 14,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.77/48,425.65 = 14,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.77x = 48,425.65 × 14,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.77x = 715,401,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,401,049.26/32,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.78

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