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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.22, 48,375.50 and 15,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.22, 48,375.50 and 15,622.08 is: 23,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.22 : 48,375.50 = 15,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.22/48,375.50 = 15,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.22x = 48,375.50 × 15,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.22x = 755,725,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,725,931.04/32,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.10

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