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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.26, 48,299.58 and 15,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.26, 48,299.58 and 15,324.53 is: 22,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.26 : 48,299.58 = 15,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.26/48,299.58 = 15,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.26x = 48,299.58 × 15,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.26x = 740,168,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,168,121.20/32,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.42

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