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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.76, 48,749.46 and 14,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.76, 48,749.46 and 14,957.72 is: 22,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.76 : 48,749.46 = 14,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.76/48,749.46 = 14,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.76x = 48,749.46 × 14,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.76x = 729,180,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,180,772.83/32,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.25

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