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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.62, 48,252.49 and 15,519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.62, 48,252.49 and 15,519.33 is: 23,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.62 : 48,252.49 = 15,519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.62/48,252.49 = 15,519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.62x = 48,252.49 × 15,519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.62x = 748,846,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,846,276.83/32,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.99

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