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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.28, 49,127.88 and 15,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.28, 49,127.88 and 15,229.28 is: 22,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.28 : 49,127.88 = 15,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.28/49,127.88 = 15,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.28x = 49,127.88 × 15,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.28x = 748,182,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,182,240.33/32,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.39

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