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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.94, 49,427.89 and 15,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.94, 49,427.89 and 15,860.80 is: 23,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.94 : 49,427.89 = 15,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.94/49,427.89 = 15,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.94x = 49,427.89 × 15,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.94x = 783,965,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,965,714.49/32,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,780.36

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