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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.57, 48,442.83 and 15,657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.57, 48,442.83 and 15,657.03 is: 23,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.57 : 48,442.83 = 15,657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.57/48,442.83 = 15,657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.57x = 48,442.83 × 15,657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.57x = 758,470,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,470,842.59/32,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,485.29

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