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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.91, 48,242.48 and 15,512.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.91, 48,242.48 and 15,512.61 is: 23,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.91 : 48,242.48 = 15,512.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.91/48,242.48 = 15,512.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.91x = 48,242.48 × 15,512.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.91x = 748,366,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,366,700.11/32,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.93

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