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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.78, 48,277.56 and 15,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.78, 48,277.56 and 15,533.48 is: 23,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.78 : 48,277.56 = 15,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.78/48,277.56 = 15,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.78x = 48,277.56 × 15,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.78x = 749,918,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,918,512.71/32,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.82

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