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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.58, 49,270.07 and 15,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.58, 49,270.07 and 15,994.10 is: 23,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.58 : 49,270.07 = 15,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.58/49,270.07 = 15,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.58x = 49,270.07 × 15,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.58x = 788,030,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,030,426.59/32,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.98

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