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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,528.26, 48,785.91 and 14,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,528.26, 48,785.91 and 14,995.54 is: 22,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,528.26 : 48,785.91 = 14,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,528.26/48,785.91 = 14,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,528.26x = 48,785.91 × 14,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,528.26x = 731,571,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,571,064.84/32,528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,490.32

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