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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.16, 49,286.88 and 15,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.16, 49,286.88 and 15,329.52 is: 22,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.16 : 49,286.88 = 15,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.16/49,286.88 = 15,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.16x = 49,286.88 × 15,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.16x = 755,544,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,544,212.70/32,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.01

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