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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.63, 48,431.26 and 15,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.63, 48,431.26 and 15,633.90 is: 23,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.63 : 48,431.26 = 15,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.63/48,431.26 = 15,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.63x = 48,431.26 × 15,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.63x = 757,169,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,169,495.26/32,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.07

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