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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.11, 48,394.55 and 15,648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.11, 48,394.55 and 15,648.72 is: 23,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.11 : 48,394.55 = 15,648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.11/48,394.55 = 15,648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.11x = 48,394.55 × 15,648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.11x = 757,312,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,312,805.22/32,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.22

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