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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.67, 48,778.80 and 14,989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.67, 48,778.80 and 14,989.49 is: 22,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.67 : 48,778.80 = 14,989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.67/48,778.80 = 14,989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.67x = 48,778.80 × 14,989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.67x = 731,169,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,169,090.92/32,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.90

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