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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.57, 48,532.34 and 14,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.57, 48,532.34 and 14,832.97 is: 22,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.57 : 48,532.34 = 14,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.57/48,532.34 = 14,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.57x = 48,532.34 × 14,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.57x = 719,878,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,878,669.08/32,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.87

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