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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.77, 48,156.44 and 15,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.77, 48,156.44 and 15,459.88 is: 23,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.77 : 48,156.44 = 15,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.77/48,156.44 = 15,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.77x = 48,156.44 × 15,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.77x = 744,492,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,492,783.63/32,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.48

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