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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.28, 48,970.91 and 15,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.28, 48,970.91 and 15,107.54 is: 22,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.28 : 48,970.91 = 15,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.28/48,970.91 = 15,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.28x = 48,970.91 × 15,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.28x = 739,829,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,829,774.58/32,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.30

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