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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.32, 48,531.96 and 14,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.32, 48,531.96 and 14,832.72 is: 22,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.32 : 48,531.96 = 14,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.32/48,531.96 = 14,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.32x = 48,531.96 × 14,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.32x = 719,860,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,860,973.73/32,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.49

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