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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.64, 49,254.82 and 15,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.64, 49,254.82 and 15,286.68 is: 22,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.64 : 49,254.82 = 15,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.64/49,254.82 = 15,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.64x = 49,254.82 × 15,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.64x = 752,942,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,942,671.80/32,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,936.24

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