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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.53, 48,369.51 and 15,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.53, 48,369.51 and 15,602.36 is: 23,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.53 : 48,369.51 = 15,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.53/48,369.51 = 15,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.53x = 48,369.51 × 15,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.53x = 754,678,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,678,266.20/32,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.37

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