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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.72, 48,814.40 and 15,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.72, 48,814.40 and 15,015.08 is: 22,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.72 : 48,814.40 = 15,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.72/48,814.40 = 15,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.72x = 48,814.40 × 15,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.72x = 732,952,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,952,121.15/32,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.00

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