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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.54, 48,103.07 and 15,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.54, 48,103.07 and 15,207.45 is: 22,803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.54 : 48,103.07 = 15,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.54/48,103.07 = 15,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.54x = 48,103.07 × 15,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.54x = 731,524,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,524,775.45/32,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.47

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