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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.16, 49,160.75 and 15,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.16, 49,160.75 and 15,004.01 is: 22,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.16 : 49,160.75 = 15,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.16/49,160.75 = 15,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.16x = 49,160.75 × 15,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.16x = 737,608,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,608,432.49/32,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.05

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