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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.74, 49,097.61 and 15,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.74, 49,097.61 and 15,192 is: 22,788

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.74 : 49,097.61 = 15,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.74/49,097.61 = 15,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.74x = 49,097.61 × 15,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.74x = 745,890,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,890,891.12/32,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788

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