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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.63, 48,512.07 and 15,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.63, 48,512.07 and 15,712.35 is: 23,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.63 : 48,512.07 = 15,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.63/48,512.07 = 15,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.63x = 48,512.07 × 15,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.63x = 762,238,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,238,623.06/32,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,530.51

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