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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.46, 48,285.03 and 15,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.46, 48,285.03 and 15,358.35 is: 23,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.46 : 48,285.03 = 15,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.46/48,285.03 = 15,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.46x = 48,285.03 × 15,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.46x = 741,578,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,578,390.50/32,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.62

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