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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.87, 48,593.40 and 16,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.87, 48,593.40 and 16,615.50 is: 24,901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.87 : 48,593.40 = 16,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.87/48,593.40 = 16,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.87x = 48,593.40 × 16,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.87x = 807,403,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,403,637.70/32,423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.52

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