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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,303.07, 48,412.65 and 15,639.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,303.07, 48,412.65 and 15,639.96 is: 23,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,303.07 : 48,412.65 = 15,639.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,303.07/48,412.65 = 15,639.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,303.07x = 48,412.65 × 15,639.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,303.07x = 757,171,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,171,909.49/32,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.63

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