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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.70, 49,263.36 and 15,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.70, 49,263.36 and 15,307.38 is: 22,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.70 : 49,263.36 = 15,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.70/49,263.36 = 15,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.70x = 49,263.36 × 15,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.70x = 754,092,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,092,971.60/32,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,947.47

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