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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.78, 48,106.98 and 15,199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.78, 48,106.98 and 15,199.83 is: 22,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.78 : 48,106.98 = 15,199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.78/48,106.98 = 15,199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.78x = 48,106.98 × 15,199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.78x = 731,217,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,217,917.81/32,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.13

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