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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,596.84, 48,901.34 and 14,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,596.84, 48,901.34 and 14,828.76 is: 22,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,596.84 : 48,901.34 = 14,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,596.84/48,901.34 = 14,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,596.84x = 48,901.34 × 14,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,596.84x = 725,146,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,146,234.54/32,596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.91

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