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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.68, 48,902.98 and 15,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.68, 48,902.98 and 15,510.56 is: 23,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.68 : 48,902.98 = 15,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.68/48,902.98 = 15,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.68x = 48,902.98 × 15,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.68x = 758,512,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,512,360.95/32,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.34

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