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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.04, 48,161.68 and 15,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.04, 48,161.68 and 15,225.08 is: 22,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.04 : 48,161.68 = 15,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.04/48,161.68 = 15,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.04x = 48,161.68 × 15,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.04x = 733,265,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,265,245.57/32,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.82

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