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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.39, 48,779.06 and 15,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.39, 48,779.06 and 15,867.56 is: 23,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.39 : 48,779.06 = 15,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.39/48,779.06 = 15,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.39x = 48,779.06 × 15,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.39x = 774,004,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,004,338.06/32,507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.11

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