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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.99, 49,277.77 and 15,073.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.99, 49,277.77 and 15,073.37 is: 22,601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.99 : 49,277.77 = 15,073.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.99/49,277.77 = 15,073.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.99x = 49,277.77 × 15,073.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.99x = 742,781,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,781,775.91/32,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,601.00

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