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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.92, 48,933.36 and 15,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.92, 48,933.36 and 15,089.44 is: 22,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.92 : 48,933.36 = 15,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.92/48,933.36 = 15,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.92x = 48,933.36 × 15,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.92x = 738,376,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,376,999.72/32,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,617.74

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