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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.38, 48,256.74 and 15,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.38, 48,256.74 and 15,522.12 is: 23,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.38 : 48,256.74 = 15,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.38/48,256.74 = 15,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.38x = 48,256.74 × 15,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.38x = 749,046,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,046,909.09/32,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.23

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