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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.33, 49,472.49 and 15,457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.33, 49,472.49 and 15,457.59 is: 23,175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.33 : 49,472.49 = 15,457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.33/49,472.49 = 15,457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.33x = 49,472.49 × 15,457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.33x = 764,725,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,725,466.70/32,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.37

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