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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.61, 48,261.51 and 15,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.61, 48,261.51 and 15,525.32 is: 23,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.61 : 48,261.51 = 15,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.61/48,261.51 = 15,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.61x = 48,261.51 × 15,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.61x = 749,275,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,275,145.13/32,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,302.99

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