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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.74, 48,902.82 and 15,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.74, 48,902.82 and 15,067 is: 22,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.74 : 48,902.82 = 15,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.74/48,902.82 = 15,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.74x = 48,902.82 × 15,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.74x = 736,818,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,818,788.94/32,606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.13

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