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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.15, 48,232.86 and 25,521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.15, 48,232.86 and 25,521.15 is: 38,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.15 : 48,232.86 = 25,521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.15/48,232.86 = 25,521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.15x = 48,232.86 × 25,521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.15x = 1,230,958,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,958,054.99/32,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,221.21

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