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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.71, 49,414.15 and 15,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.71, 49,414.15 and 15,161.31 is: 22,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.71 : 49,414.15 = 15,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.71/49,414.15 = 15,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.71x = 49,414.15 × 15,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.71x = 749,183,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,183,160.90/32,947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.55

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