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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.60, 48,911.40 and 15,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.60, 48,911.40 and 15,111.60 is: 22,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.60 : 48,911.40 = 15,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.60/48,911.40 = 15,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.60x = 48,911.40 × 15,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.60x = 739,129,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,129,512.24/32,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.40

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