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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.36, 48,081.44 and 15,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.36, 48,081.44 and 15,419.52 is: 23,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.36 : 48,081.44 = 15,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.36/48,081.44 = 15,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.36x = 48,081.44 × 15,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.36x = 741,392,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,392,725.71/32,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.74

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