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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.59, 48,888.89 and 15,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.59, 48,888.89 and 15,060.14 is: 22,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.59 : 48,888.89 = 15,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.59/48,888.89 = 15,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.59x = 48,888.89 × 15,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.59x = 736,273,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,273,208.10/32,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.21

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