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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.03, 48,161.31 and 15,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.03, 48,161.31 and 15,463.14 is: 23,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.03 : 48,161.31 = 15,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.03/48,161.31 = 15,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.03x = 48,161.31 × 15,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.03x = 744,725,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,725,079.11/32,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.36

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