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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.51, 48,278.28 and 15,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.51, 48,278.28 and 15,326.60 is: 22,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.51 : 48,278.28 = 15,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.51/48,278.28 = 15,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.51x = 48,278.28 × 15,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.51x = 739,941,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,941,886.25/32,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.77

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