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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.13, 48,468.58 and 15,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.13, 48,468.58 and 15,684.27 is: 23,492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.13 : 48,468.58 = 15,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.13/48,468.58 = 15,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.13x = 48,468.58 × 15,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.13x = 760,194,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,194,437.78/32,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.43

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