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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.28, 48,973.91 and 15,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.28, 48,973.91 and 15,109.54 is: 22,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.28 : 48,973.91 = 15,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.28/48,973.91 = 15,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.28x = 48,973.91 × 15,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.28x = 739,973,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,973,252.10/32,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.31

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