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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.13, 49,188.21 and 15,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.13, 49,188.21 and 15,241.47 is: 22,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.13 : 49,188.21 = 15,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.13/49,188.21 = 15,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.13x = 49,188.21 × 15,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.13x = 749,700,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,700,627.07/32,792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.21

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