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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.91, 48,062.30 and 15,186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.91, 48,062.30 and 15,186.89 is: 22,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.91 : 48,062.30 = 15,186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.91/48,062.30 = 15,186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.91x = 48,062.30 × 15,186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.91x = 729,916,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,916,907.47/32,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,758.76

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