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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.62, 48,037.46 and 15,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.62, 48,037.46 and 15,163.20 is: 22,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.62 : 48,037.46 = 15,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.62/48,037.46 = 15,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.62x = 48,037.46 × 15,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.62x = 728,401,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,401,537.66/32,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.21

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