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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.48, 49,175.69 and 15,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.48, 49,175.69 and 15,027.18 is: 22,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.48 : 49,175.69 = 15,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.48/49,175.69 = 15,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.48x = 49,175.69 × 15,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.48x = 738,971,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,971,870.12/32,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.93

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