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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.54, 48,375.50 and 15,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.54, 48,375.50 and 15,606.36 is: 23,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.54 : 48,375.50 = 15,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.54/48,375.50 = 15,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.54x = 48,375.50 × 15,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.54x = 754,965,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,965,468.18/32,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.36

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