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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.30, 48,939.57 and 15,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.30, 48,939.57 and 15,091.50 is: 22,633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.30 : 48,939.57 = 15,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.30/48,939.57 = 15,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.30x = 48,939.57 × 15,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.30x = 738,571,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,571,520.66/32,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.84

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