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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.49, 49,375.99 and 15,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.49, 49,375.99 and 15,167.32 is: 22,720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.49 : 49,375.99 = 15,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.49/49,375.99 = 15,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.49x = 49,375.99 × 15,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.49x = 748,901,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,901,440.65/32,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,720.50

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