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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.46, 48,279.03 and 15,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.46, 48,279.03 and 15,354.34 is: 23,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.46 : 48,279.03 = 15,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.46/48,279.03 = 15,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.46x = 48,279.03 × 15,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.46x = 741,292,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,292,400.10/32,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.60

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