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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.69, 48,552.26 and 15,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.69, 48,552.26 and 15,731.79 is: 23,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.69 : 48,552.26 = 15,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.69/48,552.26 = 15,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.69x = 48,552.26 × 15,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.69x = 763,813,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,813,879.69/32,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.48

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