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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.34, 49,191.84 and 15,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.34, 49,191.84 and 15,012.27 is: 22,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.34 : 49,191.84 = 15,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.34/49,191.84 = 15,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.34x = 49,191.84 × 15,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.34x = 738,481,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,481,183.88/32,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.29

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