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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.93, 49,211.82 and 15,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.93, 49,211.82 and 15,029.33 is: 22,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.93 : 49,211.82 = 15,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.93/49,211.82 = 15,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.93x = 49,211.82 × 15,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.93x = 739,620,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,620,436.62/32,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.27

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