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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.74, 48,762.96 and 14,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.74, 48,762.96 and 14,966.70 is: 22,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.74 : 48,762.96 = 14,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.74/48,762.96 = 14,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.74x = 48,762.96 × 14,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.74x = 729,820,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,820,593.43/32,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.73

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