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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.83, 48,206.71 and 15,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.83, 48,206.71 and 15,501.04 is: 23,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.83 : 48,206.71 = 15,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.83/48,206.71 = 15,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.83x = 48,206.71 × 15,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.83x = 747,253,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,253,898.94/32,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.50

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