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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.69, 48,090.36 and 15,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.69, 48,090.36 and 15,188.75 is: 22,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.69 : 48,090.36 = 15,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.69/48,090.36 = 15,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.69x = 48,090.36 × 15,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.69x = 730,432,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,432,139.05/32,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.51

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