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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.52, 48,255.75 and 15,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.52, 48,255.75 and 15,311.60 is: 22,975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.52 : 48,255.75 = 15,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.52/48,255.75 = 15,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.52x = 48,255.75 × 15,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.52x = 738,872,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,872,423.86/32,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.24

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