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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.35, 49,422.69 and 15,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.35, 49,422.69 and 15,240.56 is: 22,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.35 : 49,422.69 = 15,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.35/49,422.69 = 15,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.35x = 49,422.69 × 15,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.35x = 753,229,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,229,225.19/32,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.34

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