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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,487.43, 48,691.90 and 15,822.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,487.43, 48,691.90 and 15,822.49 is: 23,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,487.43 : 48,691.90 = 15,822.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,487.43/48,691.90 = 15,822.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,487.43x = 48,691.90 × 15,822.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,487.43x = 770,427,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,427,100.83/32,487.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.62

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