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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.20, 48,878.40 and 15,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.20, 48,878.40 and 15,046.40 is: 22,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.20 : 48,878.40 = 15,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.20/48,878.40 = 15,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.20x = 48,878.40 × 15,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.20x = 735,443,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,443,957.76/32,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.65

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