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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.30, 48,263.74 and 15,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.30, 48,263.74 and 15,526.24 is: 23,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.30 : 48,263.74 = 15,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.30/48,263.74 = 15,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.30x = 48,263.74 × 15,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.30x = 749,354,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,354,410.54/32,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.09

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