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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.83, 49,014.93 and 15,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.83, 49,014.93 and 15,158.75 is: 22,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.83 : 49,014.93 = 15,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.83/49,014.93 = 15,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.83x = 49,014.93 × 15,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.83x = 743,005,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,005,070.14/32,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.93

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