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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.21, 48,259.09 and 15,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.21, 48,259.09 and 15,523.14 is: 23,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.21 : 48,259.09 = 15,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.21/48,259.09 = 15,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.21x = 48,259.09 × 15,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.21x = 749,132,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,132,810.72/32,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,289.43

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