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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.82, 48,969.92 and 15,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.82, 48,969.92 and 15,128.76 is: 22,658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.82 : 48,969.92 = 15,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.82/48,969.92 = 15,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.82x = 48,969.92 × 15,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.82x = 740,854,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,854,166.90/32,695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.99

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