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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.08, 49,389.63 and 15,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.08, 49,389.63 and 15,402.34 is: 23,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.08 : 49,389.63 = 15,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.08/49,389.63 = 15,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.08x = 49,389.63 × 15,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.08x = 760,715,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,715,873.73/32,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,092.53

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