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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.68, 48,695.46 and 15,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.68, 48,695.46 and 15,836.44 is: 23,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.68 : 48,695.46 = 15,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.68/48,695.46 = 15,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.68x = 48,695.46 × 15,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.68x = 771,162,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,162,730.56/32,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.36

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