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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.76, 48,278.66 and 15,326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.76, 48,278.66 and 15,326.85 is: 22,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.76 : 48,278.66 = 15,326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.76/48,278.66 = 15,326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.76x = 48,278.66 × 15,326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.76x = 739,959,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,959,703.39/32,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.14

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