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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.96, 48,737.64 and 15,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.96, 48,737.64 and 15,872.32 is: 23,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.96 : 48,737.64 = 15,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.96/48,737.64 = 15,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.96x = 48,737.64 × 15,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.96x = 773,579,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,579,418.12/32,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.96

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