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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.89, 48,984.06 and 14,886.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.89, 48,984.06 and 14,886.57 is: 22,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.89 : 48,984.06 = 14,886.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.89/48,984.06 = 14,886.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.89x = 48,984.06 × 14,886.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.89x = 729,204,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,204,638.07/32,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.22

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