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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.21, 48,886.82 and 15,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.21, 48,886.82 and 15,058.76 is: 22,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.21 : 48,886.82 = 15,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.21/48,886.82 = 15,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.21x = 48,886.82 × 15,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.21x = 736,174,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,174,814.25/32,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.14

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