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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.44, 49,300.80 and 15,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.44, 49,300.80 and 15,322.24 is: 22,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.44 : 49,300.80 = 15,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.44/49,300.80 = 15,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.44x = 49,300.80 × 15,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.44x = 755,398,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,398,689.79/32,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.39

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