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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.54, 48,297.78 and 15,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.54, 48,297.78 and 15,339.60 is: 23,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.54 : 48,297.78 = 15,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.54/48,297.78 = 15,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.54x = 48,297.78 × 15,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.54x = 740,868,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,868,626.09/32,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.25

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