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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.64, 49,476.70 and 15,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.64, 49,476.70 and 15,440.44 is: 23,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.64 : 49,476.70 = 15,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.64/49,476.70 = 15,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.64x = 49,476.70 × 15,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.64x = 763,942,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,942,017.75/32,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,168.26

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