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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.96, 48,281.28 and 15,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.96, 48,281.28 and 15,355.84 is: 23,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.96 : 48,281.28 = 15,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.96/48,281.28 = 15,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.96x = 48,281.28 × 15,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.96x = 741,399,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,399,610.68/32,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.85

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