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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.79, 48,502.37 and 15,706.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.79, 48,502.37 and 15,706.77 is: 23,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.79 : 48,502.37 = 15,706.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.79/48,502.37 = 15,706.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.79x = 48,502.37 × 15,706.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.79x = 761,815,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,815,570.04/32,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.05

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