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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.18, 48,769.11 and 15,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.18, 48,769.11 and 15,885.06 is: 23,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.18 : 48,769.11 = 15,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.18/48,769.11 = 15,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.18x = 48,769.11 × 15,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.18x = 774,700,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,700,238.50/32,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.73

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