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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.49, 49,381.99 and 15,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.49, 49,381.99 and 15,171.32 is: 22,726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.49 : 49,381.99 = 15,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.49/49,381.99 = 15,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.49x = 49,381.99 × 15,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.49x = 749,189,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,189,972.53/32,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.49

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