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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.31, 48,924.96 and 15,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.31, 48,924.96 and 15,082.44 is: 22,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.31 : 48,924.96 = 15,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.31/48,924.96 = 15,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.31x = 48,924.96 × 15,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.31x = 737,907,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,907,773.70/32,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.99

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