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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.76, 48,934.68 and 15,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.76, 48,934.68 and 15,088.92 is: 22,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.76 : 48,934.68 = 15,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.76/48,934.68 = 15,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.76x = 48,934.68 × 15,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.76x = 738,371,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,371,471.75/32,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.74

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