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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.07, 48,570.77 and 15,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.07, 48,570.77 and 15,744.17 is: 23,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.07 : 48,570.77 = 15,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.07/48,570.77 = 15,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.07x = 48,570.77 × 15,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.07x = 764,706,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,706,620.70/32,389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.02

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