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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.06, 48,161.74 and 15,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.06, 48,161.74 and 15,225.13 is: 22,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.06 : 48,161.74 = 15,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.06/48,161.74 = 15,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.06x = 48,161.74 × 15,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.06x = 733,268,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,268,921.18/32,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.92

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