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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.22, 49,373.70 and 15,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.22, 49,373.70 and 15,372.42 is: 23,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.22 : 49,373.70 = 15,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.22/49,373.70 = 15,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.22x = 49,373.70 × 15,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.22x = 758,993,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,993,006.49/32,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,068.84

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