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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,569.62, 48,848.97 and 14,794.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,569.62, 48,848.97 and 14,794.77 is: 22,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,569.62 : 48,848.97 = 14,794.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,569.62/48,848.97 = 14,794.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,569.62x = 48,848.97 × 14,794.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,569.62x = 722,709,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,709,275.89/32,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.67

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