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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.16, 49,257.39 and 15,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.16, 49,257.39 and 15,323 is: 22,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.16 : 49,257.39 = 15,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.16/49,257.39 = 15,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.16x = 49,257.39 × 15,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.16x = 754,770,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,770,986.97/32,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.57

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