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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.54, 48,987.18 and 15,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.54, 48,987.18 and 15,123.24 is: 22,676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.54 : 48,987.18 = 15,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.54/48,987.18 = 15,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.54x = 48,987.18 × 15,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.54x = 740,844,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,844,880.06/32,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.24

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