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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.24, 48,969.44 and 15,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.24, 48,969.44 and 15,118.40 is: 22,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.24 : 48,969.44 = 15,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.24/48,969.44 = 15,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.24x = 48,969.44 × 15,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.24x = 740,339,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,339,581.70/32,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.30

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