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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.15, 48,938.40 and 15,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.15, 48,938.40 and 15,966.09 is: 23,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.15 : 48,938.40 = 15,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.15/48,938.40 = 15,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.15x = 48,938.40 × 15,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.15x = 781,354,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,354,898.86/32,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.81

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