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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.73, 48,094.92 and 15,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.73, 48,094.92 and 15,191.78 is: 22,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.73 : 48,094.92 = 15,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.73/48,094.92 = 15,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.73x = 48,094.92 × 15,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.73x = 730,647,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,647,127.32/32,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.05

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