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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.84, 48,926.22 and 15,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.84, 48,926.22 and 15,086.92 is: 22,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.84 : 48,926.22 = 15,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.84/48,926.22 = 15,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.84x = 48,926.22 × 15,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.84x = 738,145,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,145,967.04/32,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.38

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