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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.13, 48,278.77 and 15,533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.13, 48,278.77 and 15,533.06 is: 23,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.13 : 48,278.77 = 15,533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.13/48,278.77 = 15,533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.13x = 48,278.77 × 15,533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.13x = 749,916,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,916,750.91/32,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.62

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