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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,562.62, 48,806.09 and 14,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,562.62, 48,806.09 and 14,995.54 is: 22,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,562.62 : 48,806.09 = 14,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,562.62/48,806.09 = 14,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,562.62x = 48,806.09 × 14,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,562.62x = 731,873,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,873,674.84/32,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.88

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