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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.26, 48,950.79 and 15,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.26, 48,950.79 and 15,086.02 is: 22,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.26 : 48,950.79 = 15,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.26/48,950.79 = 15,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.26x = 48,950.79 × 15,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.26x = 738,472,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,472,596.96/32,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.02

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