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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.37, 49,413.64 and 15,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.37, 49,413.64 and 15,160.96 is: 22,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.37 : 49,413.64 = 15,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.37/49,413.64 = 15,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.37x = 49,413.64 × 15,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.37x = 749,158,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,158,219.49/32,947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.03

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