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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.21, 48,086.57 and 15,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.21, 48,086.57 and 15,179.57 is: 22,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.21 : 48,086.57 = 15,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.21/48,086.57 = 15,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.21x = 48,086.57 × 15,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.21x = 729,933,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,933,139.04/32,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,765.45

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