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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,936.63, 49,397.55 and 15,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,936.63, 49,397.55 and 15,150.20 is: 22,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,936.63 : 49,397.55 = 15,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,936.63/49,397.55 = 15,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,936.63x = 49,397.55 × 15,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,936.63x = 748,383,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,383,005.61/32,936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.91

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