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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.26, 48,997.98 and 15,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.26, 48,997.98 and 15,158.39 is: 22,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.26 : 48,997.98 = 15,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.26/48,997.98 = 15,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.26x = 48,997.98 × 15,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.26x = 742,730,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,730,245.06/32,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.97

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