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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.86, 49,442.76 and 15,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.86, 49,442.76 and 15,180.48 is: 22,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.86 : 49,442.76 = 15,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.86/49,442.76 = 15,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.86x = 49,442.76 × 15,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.86x = 750,564,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,564,643.91/32,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.25

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