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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.64, 49,253.32 and 15,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.64, 49,253.32 and 15,285.68 is: 22,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.64 : 49,253.32 = 15,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.64/49,253.32 = 15,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.64x = 49,253.32 × 15,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.64x = 752,870,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,870,488.46/32,826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.74

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