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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.12, 48,171.74 and 15,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.12, 48,171.74 and 15,011.07 is: 22,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.12 : 48,171.74 = 15,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.12/48,171.74 = 15,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.12x = 48,171.74 × 15,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.12x = 723,109,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,109,286.11/32,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,507.76

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