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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.67, 48,162.28 and 15,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.67, 48,162.28 and 15,463.76 is: 23,182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.67 : 48,162.28 = 15,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.67/48,162.28 = 15,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.67x = 48,162.28 × 15,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.67x = 744,769,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,769,698.16/32,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.29

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