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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.12, 48,174.73 and 15,013.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.12, 48,174.73 and 15,013.07 is: 22,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.12 : 48,174.73 = 15,013.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.12/48,174.73 = 15,013.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.12x = 48,174.73 × 15,013.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.12x = 723,250,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,250,593.72/32,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.75

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