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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.66, 48,912.66 and 15,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.66, 48,912.66 and 15,066.63 is: 22,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.66 : 48,912.66 = 15,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.66/48,912.66 = 15,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.66x = 48,912.66 × 15,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.66x = 736,948,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,948,950.54/32,613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596.33

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