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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.52, 48,249.42 and 15,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.52, 48,249.42 and 15,517.24 is: 23,290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.52 : 48,249.42 = 15,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.52/48,249.42 = 15,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.52x = 48,249.42 × 15,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.52x = 748,697,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,697,830.00/32,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.89

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