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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.85, 48,251.73 and 15,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.85, 48,251.73 and 15,308.90 is: 22,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.85 : 48,251.73 = 15,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.85/48,251.73 = 15,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.85x = 48,251.73 × 15,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.85x = 738,681,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,681,177.91/32,156.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.19

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