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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.28, 48,476.43 and 15,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.28, 48,476.43 and 15,668.10 is: 23,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.28 : 48,476.43 = 15,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.28/48,476.43 = 15,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.28x = 48,476.43 × 15,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.28x = 759,533,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,533,552.88/32,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.22

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