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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.24, 48,614.96 and 15,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.24, 48,614.96 and 15,306.26 is: 22,951.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.24 : 48,614.96 = 15,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.24/48,614.96 = 15,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.24x = 48,614.96 × 15,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.24x = 744,113,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,113,012.84/32,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,951.41

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