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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.04, 48,969.66 and 15,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.04, 48,969.66 and 15,112.17 is: 22,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.04 : 48,969.66 = 15,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.04/48,969.66 = 15,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.04x = 48,969.66 × 15,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.04x = 740,037,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,037,883.43/32,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.65

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