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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.64, 48,261.94 and 15,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.64, 48,261.94 and 15,315.72 is: 22,981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.64 : 48,261.94 = 15,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.64/48,261.94 = 15,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.64x = 48,261.94 × 15,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.64x = 739,166,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,166,359.70/32,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.43

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