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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.84, 48,190.98 and 15,504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.84, 48,190.98 and 15,504.12 is: 23,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.84 : 48,190.98 = 15,504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.84/48,190.98 = 15,504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.84x = 48,190.98 × 15,504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.84x = 747,158,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,158,736.84/32,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.61

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