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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.71, 49,254.83 and 15,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.71, 49,254.83 and 15,060.09 is: 22,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.71 : 49,254.83 = 15,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.71/49,254.83 = 15,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.71x = 49,254.83 × 15,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.71x = 741,781,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,781,851.16/32,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.08

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