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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.57, 48,542.76 and 14,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.57, 48,542.76 and 14,828.67 is: 22,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.57 : 48,542.76 = 14,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.57/48,542.76 = 14,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.57x = 48,542.76 × 14,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.57x = 719,824,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,824,568.93/32,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.47

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