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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.54, 48,211.88 and 15,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.54, 48,211.88 and 15,265.94 is: 22,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.54 : 48,211.88 = 15,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.54/48,211.88 = 15,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.54x = 48,211.88 × 15,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.54x = 735,999,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,999,349.98/32,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.75

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