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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.08, 48,643.53 and 15,785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.08, 48,643.53 and 15,785.16 is: 23,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.08 : 48,643.53 = 15,785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.08/48,643.53 = 15,785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.08x = 48,643.53 × 15,785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.08x = 767,845,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,845,904.01/32,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.62

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