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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.93, 48,227.13 and 15,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.93, 48,227.13 and 15,541.62 is: 23,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.93 : 48,227.13 = 15,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.93/48,227.13 = 15,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.93x = 48,227.13 × 15,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.93x = 749,527,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,527,728.15/32,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,299.02

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