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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.78, 48,102.48 and 15,196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.78, 48,102.48 and 15,196.83 is: 22,795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.78 : 48,102.48 = 15,196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.78/48,102.48 = 15,196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.78x = 48,102.48 × 15,196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.78x = 731,005,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,005,030.75/32,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.63

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