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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.94, 48,414.03 and 15,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.94, 48,414.03 and 15,619.28 is: 23,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.94 : 48,414.03 = 15,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.94/48,414.03 = 15,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.94x = 48,414.03 × 15,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.94x = 756,192,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,192,306.11/32,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,431.15

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