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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.46, 49,131.78 and 14,975.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.46, 49,131.78 and 14,975.82 is: 22,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.46 : 49,131.78 = 14,975.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.46/49,131.78 = 14,975.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.46x = 49,131.78 × 14,975.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.46x = 735,788,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,788,693.56/32,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.09

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