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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.01, 48,253.46 and 15,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.01, 48,253.46 and 15,310.06 is: 22,972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.01 : 48,253.46 = 15,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.01/48,253.46 = 15,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.01x = 48,253.46 × 15,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.01x = 738,763,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,763,367.81/32,158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,972.92

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