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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.01, 48,957.76 and 15,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.01, 48,957.76 and 15,099.31 is: 22,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.01 : 48,957.76 = 15,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.01/48,957.76 = 15,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.01x = 48,957.76 × 15,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.01x = 739,228,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,228,395.15/32,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.60

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