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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.78, 48,787.88 and 14,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.78, 48,787.88 and 14,995.60 is: 22,493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.78 : 48,787.88 = 14,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.78/48,787.88 = 14,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.78x = 48,787.88 × 14,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.78x = 731,603,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,603,533.33/32,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.04

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