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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.70, 48,085.26 and 15,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.70, 48,085.26 and 15,411.34 is: 23,113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.70 : 48,085.26 = 15,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.70/48,085.26 = 15,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.70x = 48,085.26 × 15,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.70x = 741,058,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,058,290.85/32,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,113.51

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