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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.74, 48,618.70 and 15,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.74, 48,618.70 and 15,308.76 is: 22,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.74 : 48,618.70 = 15,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.74/48,618.70 = 15,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.74x = 48,618.70 × 15,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.74x = 744,292,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,292,009.81/32,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.16

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