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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.08, 49,021.28 and 15,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.08, 49,021.28 and 15,163 is: 22,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.08 : 49,021.28 = 15,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.08/49,021.28 = 15,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.08x = 49,021.28 × 15,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.08x = 743,309,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,309,668.64/32,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.29

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