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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.59, 48,561.12 and 15,737.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.59, 48,561.12 and 15,737.69 is: 23,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.59 : 48,561.12 = 15,737.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.59/48,561.12 = 15,737.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.59x = 48,561.12 × 15,737.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.59x = 764,239,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,239,974.02/32,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.34

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