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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.72, 49,133.82 and 14,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.72, 49,133.82 and 14,982.70 is: 22,474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.72 : 49,133.82 = 14,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.72/49,133.82 = 14,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.72x = 49,133.82 × 14,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.72x = 736,157,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,157,284.91/32,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.16

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