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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.27, 49,133.93 and 15,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.27, 49,133.93 and 15,238.13 is: 22,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.27 : 49,133.93 = 15,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.27/49,133.93 = 15,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.27x = 49,133.93 × 15,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.27x = 748,708,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,708,890.89/32,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.82

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