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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.43, 48,226.38 and 15,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.43, 48,226.38 and 15,541.12 is: 23,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.43 : 48,226.38 = 15,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.43/48,226.38 = 15,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.43x = 48,226.38 × 15,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.43x = 749,491,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,491,958.75/32,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.27

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