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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.53, 48,105.12 and 15,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.53, 48,105.12 and 15,198.60 is: 22,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.53 : 48,105.12 = 15,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.53/48,105.12 = 15,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.53x = 48,105.12 × 15,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.53x = 731,130,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,130,476.83/32,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.29

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