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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.59, 48,942.89 and 15,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.59, 48,942.89 and 15,096.14 is: 22,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.59 : 48,942.89 = 15,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.59/48,942.89 = 15,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.59x = 48,942.89 × 15,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.59x = 738,848,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,848,399.25/32,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.21

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