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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.32, 49,206.96 and 15,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.32, 49,206.96 and 15,282.72 is: 22,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.32 : 49,206.96 = 15,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.32/49,206.96 = 15,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.32x = 49,206.96 × 15,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.32x = 752,016,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,016,191.73/32,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.24

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