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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.69, 48,768.89 and 15,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.69, 48,768.89 and 15,851.88 is: 23,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.69 : 48,768.89 = 15,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.69/48,768.89 = 15,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.69x = 48,768.89 × 15,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.69x = 773,078,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,078,512.75/32,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.48

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