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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.96, 48,808.24 and 14,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.96, 48,808.24 and 14,996.88 is: 22,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.96 : 48,808.24 = 14,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.96/48,808.24 = 14,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.96x = 48,808.24 × 14,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.96x = 731,971,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,971,280.80/32,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.96

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