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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.92, 49,222.44 and 15,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.92, 49,222.44 and 15,278.64 is: 22,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.92 : 49,222.44 = 15,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.92/49,222.44 = 15,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.92x = 49,222.44 × 15,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.92x = 752,051,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,051,940.68/32,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.06

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