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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.87, 48,878.51 and 15,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.87, 48,878.51 and 15,044.13 is: 22,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.87 : 48,878.51 = 15,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.87/48,878.51 = 15,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.87x = 48,878.51 × 15,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.87x = 735,334,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,334,583.43/32,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,548.76

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