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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.16, 48,848.40 and 15,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.16, 48,848.40 and 15,023.88 is: 22,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.16 : 48,848.40 = 15,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.16/48,848.40 = 15,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.16x = 48,848.40 × 15,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.16x = 733,892,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,892,499.79/32,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.15

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