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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.71, 48,887.57 and 15,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.71, 48,887.57 and 15,059.26 is: 22,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.71 : 48,887.57 = 15,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.71/48,887.57 = 15,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.71x = 48,887.57 × 15,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.71x = 736,210,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,210,552.10/32,591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.89

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