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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.40, 49,266.90 and 15,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.40, 49,266.90 and 15,316.20 is: 22,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.40 : 49,266.90 = 15,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.40/49,266.90 = 15,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.40x = 49,266.90 × 15,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.40x = 754,581,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,581,693.78/32,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,947.89

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