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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.60, 48,344.64 and 15,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.60, 48,344.64 and 15,570.24 is: 23,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.60 : 48,344.64 = 15,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.60/48,344.64 = 15,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.60x = 48,344.64 × 15,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.60x = 752,737,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,737,647.51/32,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.72

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