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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.61, 48,279.26 and 15,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.61, 48,279.26 and 15,354.48 is: 23,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.61 : 48,279.26 = 15,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.61/48,279.26 = 15,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.61x = 48,279.26 × 15,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.61x = 741,302,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,302,855.31/32,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.82

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