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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.92, 48,974.22 and 15,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.92, 48,974.22 and 15,114.60 is: 22,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.92 : 48,974.22 = 15,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.92/48,974.22 = 15,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.92x = 48,974.22 × 15,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.92x = 740,225,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,225,745.61/32,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.41

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