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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.16, 48,883.40 and 15,047.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.16, 48,883.40 and 15,047.14 is: 22,567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.16 : 48,883.40 = 15,047.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.16/48,883.40 = 15,047.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.16x = 48,883.40 × 15,047.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.16x = 735,555,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,555,363.48/32,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.09

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