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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.04, 48,376.25 and 15,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.04, 48,376.25 and 15,606.86 is: 23,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.04 : 48,376.25 = 15,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.04/48,376.25 = 15,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.04x = 48,376.25 × 15,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.04x = 755,001,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,001,361.08/32,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.11

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