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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.78, 48,974.67 and 15,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.78, 48,974.67 and 15,110.04 is: 22,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.78 : 48,974.67 = 15,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.78/48,974.67 = 15,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.78x = 48,974.67 × 15,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.78x = 740,009,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,009,222.69/32,649.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.06

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