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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.21, 48,372.50 and 15,620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.21, 48,372.50 and 15,620.07 is: 23,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.21 : 48,372.50 = 15,620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.21/48,372.50 = 15,620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.21x = 48,372.50 × 15,620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.21x = 755,581,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,581,757.97/32,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,396.09

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