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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.76, 48,101.22 and 15,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.76, 48,101.22 and 15,453.72 is: 23,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.76 : 48,101.22 = 15,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.76/48,101.22 = 15,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.76x = 48,101.22 × 15,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.76x = 743,342,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,342,785.54/32,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.27

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