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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.73, 48,260.55 and 15,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.73, 48,260.55 and 15,314.79 is: 22,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.73 : 48,260.55 = 15,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.73/48,260.55 = 15,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.73x = 48,260.55 × 15,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.73x = 739,100,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,100,188.53/32,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.02

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