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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.65, 49,138.98 and 15,241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.65, 49,138.98 and 15,241.51 is: 22,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.65 : 49,138.98 = 15,241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.65/49,138.98 = 15,241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.65x = 49,138.98 × 15,241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.65x = 748,952,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,952,255.06/32,808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.89

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