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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.64, 49,251.82 and 15,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.64, 49,251.82 and 15,284.68 is: 22,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.64 : 49,251.82 = 15,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.64/49,251.82 = 15,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.64x = 49,251.82 × 15,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.64x = 752,798,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,798,308.12/32,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.24

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