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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.67, 48,249.98 and 15,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.67, 48,249.98 and 15,307.75 is: 22,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.67 : 48,249.98 = 15,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.67/48,249.98 = 15,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.67x = 48,249.98 × 15,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.67x = 738,598,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,598,434.18/32,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.46

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