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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.16, 48,950.82 and 15,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.16, 48,950.82 and 15,092.22 is: 22,634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.16 : 48,950.82 = 15,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.16/48,950.82 = 15,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.16x = 48,950.82 × 15,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.16x = 738,776,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,776,544.62/32,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.67

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