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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.73, 48,220.11 and 15,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.73, 48,220.11 and 15,519.74 is: 23,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.73 : 48,220.11 = 15,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.73/48,220.11 = 15,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.73x = 48,220.11 × 15,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.73x = 748,363,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,363,328.87/32,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,280.34

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