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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.78, 48,162.53 and 32,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.78, 48,162.53 and 32,001.52 is: 47,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.78 : 48,162.53 = 32,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.78/48,162.53 = 32,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.78x = 48,162.53 × 32,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.78x = 1,541,274,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,274,167.05/32,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,722.22

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