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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.76, 48,483.30 and 15,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.76, 48,483.30 and 15,685.56 is: 23,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.76 : 48,483.30 = 15,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.76/48,483.30 = 15,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.76x = 48,483.30 × 15,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.76x = 760,487,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,487,711.15/32,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.21

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