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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.64, 48,611.36 and 14,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.64, 48,611.36 and 14,878.76 is: 22,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.64 : 48,611.36 = 14,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.64/48,611.36 = 14,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.64x = 48,611.36 × 14,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.64x = 723,276,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,276,758.71/32,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.67

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