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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.28, 48,533.04 and 15,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.28, 48,533.04 and 15,718.32 is: 23,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.28 : 48,533.04 = 15,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.28/48,533.04 = 15,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.28x = 48,533.04 × 15,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.28x = 762,857,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,857,853.29/32,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.71

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