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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.65, 48,507.01 and 14,804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.65, 48,507.01 and 14,804.75 is: 22,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.65 : 48,507.01 = 14,804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.65/48,507.01 = 14,804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.65x = 48,507.01 × 14,804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.65x = 718,133,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,133,876.75/32,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.67

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