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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.36, 49,144.80 and 15,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.36, 49,144.80 and 15,223.44 is: 22,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.36 : 49,144.80 = 15,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.36/49,144.80 = 15,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.36x = 49,144.80 × 15,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.36x = 748,152,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,152,914.11/32,763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.05

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