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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.28, 48,975.41 and 15,110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.28, 48,975.41 and 15,110.54 is: 22,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.28 : 48,975.41 = 15,110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.28/48,975.41 = 15,110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.28x = 48,975.41 × 15,110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.28x = 740,044,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,044,891.82/32,650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.81

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