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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.99, 48,473.98 and 14,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.99, 48,473.98 and 14,773.50 is: 22,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.99 : 48,473.98 = 14,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.99/48,473.98 = 14,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.99x = 48,473.98 × 14,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.99x = 716,130,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,130,306.60/32,315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.25

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