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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.13, 48,519.22 and 15,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.13, 48,519.22 and 15,717.97 is: 23,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.13 : 48,519.22 = 15,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.13/48,519.22 = 15,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.13x = 48,519.22 × 15,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.13x = 762,623,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,623,644.38/32,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.76

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