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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.72, 48,259.84 and 15,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.72, 48,259.84 and 15,523.65 is: 23,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.72 : 48,259.84 = 15,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.72/48,259.84 = 15,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.72x = 48,259.84 × 15,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.72x = 749,168,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,168,623.92/32,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.18

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