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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.65, 48,255.60 and 15,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.65, 48,255.60 and 15,521.35 is: 23,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.65 : 48,255.60 = 15,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.65/48,255.60 = 15,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.65x = 48,255.60 × 15,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.65x = 748,992,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,992,057.06/32,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.05

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