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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,551.67, 48,794.02 and 14,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,551.67, 48,794.02 and 14,794.70 is: 22,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,551.67 : 48,794.02 = 14,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,551.67/48,794.02 = 14,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,551.67x = 48,794.02 × 14,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,551.67x = 721,892,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,892,606.74/32,551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.82

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