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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.46, 48,479.42 and 15,655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.46, 48,479.42 and 15,655.03 is: 23,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.46 : 48,479.42 = 15,655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.46/48,479.42 = 15,655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.46x = 48,479.42 × 15,655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.46x = 758,946,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,946,692.42/32,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,486.29

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