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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.76, 48,950.04 and 15,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.76, 48,950.04 and 15,085.52 is: 22,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.76 : 48,950.04 = 15,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.76/48,950.04 = 15,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.76x = 48,950.04 × 15,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.76x = 738,436,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,436,807.42/32,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.27

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