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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,562.09, 48,805.43 and 14,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,562.09, 48,805.43 and 14,995.01 is: 22,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,562.09 : 48,805.43 = 14,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,562.09/48,805.43 = 14,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,562.09x = 48,805.43 × 14,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,562.09x = 731,837,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,837,591.90/32,562.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.14

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