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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.61, 49,382.40 and 15,403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.61, 49,382.40 and 15,403.74 is: 23,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.61 : 49,382.40 = 15,403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.61/49,382.40 = 15,403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.61x = 49,382.40 × 15,403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.61x = 760,673,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,673,650.18/32,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,105.60

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