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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.70, 48,773.40 and 15,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.70, 48,773.40 and 15,854.88 is: 23,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.70 : 48,773.40 = 15,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.70/48,773.40 = 15,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.70x = 48,773.40 × 15,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.70x = 773,296,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,296,404.19/32,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,782.98

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