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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.44, 48,991.48 and 15,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.44, 48,991.48 and 15,126.12 is: 22,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.44 : 48,991.48 = 15,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.44/48,991.48 = 15,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.44x = 48,991.48 × 15,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.44x = 741,051,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,051,005.46/32,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.67

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