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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.15, 48,231.36 and 25,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.15, 48,231.36 and 25,520.15 is: 38,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.15 : 48,231.36 = 25,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.15/48,231.36 = 25,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.15x = 48,231.36 × 25,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.15x = 1,230,871,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,871,541.90/32,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,219.71

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