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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.61, 48,395.30 and 15,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.61, 48,395.30 and 15,649.22 is: 23,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.61 : 48,395.30 = 15,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.61/48,395.30 = 15,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.61x = 48,395.30 × 15,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.61x = 757,348,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,348,376.44/32,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.96

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