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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.62, 48,314.48 and 13,515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.62, 48,314.48 and 13,515.66 is: 20,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.62 : 48,314.48 = 13,515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.62/48,314.48 = 13,515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.62x = 48,314.48 × 13,515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.62x = 653,002,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,002,017.18/32,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.70

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