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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.80, 48,938.82 and 15,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.80, 48,938.82 and 15,091 is: 22,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.80 : 48,938.82 = 15,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.80/48,938.82 = 15,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.80x = 48,938.82 × 15,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.80x = 738,535,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,535,732.62/32,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.09

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