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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.79, 48,365.39 and 15,381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.79, 48,365.39 and 15,381.82 is: 23,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.79 : 48,365.39 = 15,381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.79/48,365.39 = 15,381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.79x = 48,365.39 × 15,381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.79x = 743,947,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,947,735.60/32,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.86

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