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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.70, 49,249.89 and 15,298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.70, 49,249.89 and 15,298.38 is: 22,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.70 : 49,249.89 = 15,298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.70/49,249.89 = 15,298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.70x = 49,249.89 × 15,298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.70x = 753,443,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,443,532.18/32,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.99

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