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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.60, 48,905.40 and 15,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.60, 48,905.40 and 15,107.60 is: 22,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.60 : 48,905.40 = 15,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.60/48,905.40 = 15,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.60x = 48,905.40 × 15,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.60x = 738,843,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,843,221.04/32,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.40

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