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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.72, 48,899.36 and 15,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.72, 48,899.36 and 15,737.52 is: 23,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.72 : 48,899.36 = 15,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.72/48,899.36 = 15,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.72x = 48,899.36 × 15,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.72x = 769,554,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,554,655.99/32,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.32

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