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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.19, 49,426.76 and 15,860.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.19, 49,426.76 and 15,860.05 is: 23,779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.19 : 49,426.76 = 15,860.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.19/49,426.76 = 15,860.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.19x = 49,426.76 × 15,860.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.19x = 783,910,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,910,801.02/32,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.24

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