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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.08, 48,121.62 and 15,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.08, 48,121.62 and 15,651 is: 23,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.08 : 48,121.62 = 15,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.08/48,121.62 = 15,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.08x = 48,121.62 × 15,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.08x = 753,151,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,151,474.62/32,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.50

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