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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.94, 49,430.89 and 15,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.94, 49,430.89 and 15,862.80 is: 23,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.94 : 49,430.89 = 15,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.94/49,430.89 = 15,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.94x = 49,430.89 × 15,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.94x = 784,112,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,112,242.58/32,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.36

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