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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.88, 48,510.95 and 15,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.88, 48,510.95 and 15,711.60 is: 23,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.88 : 48,510.95 = 15,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.88/48,510.95 = 15,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.88x = 48,510.95 × 15,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.88x = 762,184,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,184,563.46/32,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.39

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