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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.56, 48,853.14 and 15,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.56, 48,853.14 and 15,072.88 is: 22,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.56 : 48,853.14 = 15,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.56/48,853.14 = 15,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.56x = 48,853.14 × 15,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.56x = 736,357,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,357,516.84/32,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.50

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