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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.88, 48,968.82 and 15,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.88, 48,968.82 and 15,111 is: 22,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.88 : 48,968.82 = 15,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.88/48,968.82 = 15,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.88x = 48,968.82 × 15,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.88x = 739,967,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,967,839.02/32,645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.50

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