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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.69, 48,553.75 and 15,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.69, 48,553.75 and 15,732.79 is: 23,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.69 : 48,553.75 = 15,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.69/48,553.75 = 15,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.69x = 48,553.75 × 15,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.69x = 763,885,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,885,952.46/32,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.97

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