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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.78, 48,259.07 and 15,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.78, 48,259.07 and 15,535.99 is: 23,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.78 : 48,259.07 = 15,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.78/48,259.07 = 15,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.78x = 48,259.07 × 15,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.78x = 749,752,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,752,428.93/32,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.91

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