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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,540.13, 48,813.44 and 15,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,540.13, 48,813.44 and 15,014.97 is: 22,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,540.13 : 48,813.44 = 15,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,540.13/48,813.44 = 15,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,540.13x = 48,813.44 × 15,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,540.13x = 732,932,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,932,262.12/32,540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.95

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