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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.24, 49,379.72 and 15,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.24, 49,379.72 and 15,376.40 is: 23,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.24 : 49,379.72 = 15,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.24/49,379.72 = 15,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.24x = 49,379.72 × 15,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.24x = 759,282,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,282,326.61/32,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.82

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