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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.10, 48,910.86 and 14,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.10, 48,910.86 and 14,837.63 is: 22,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.10 : 48,910.86 = 14,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.10/48,910.86 = 14,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.10x = 48,910.86 × 14,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.10x = 725,721,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,721,243.66/32,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.81

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