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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.83, 48,907.92 and 15,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.83, 48,907.92 and 15,956.35 is: 23,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.83 : 48,907.92 = 15,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.83/48,907.92 = 15,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.83x = 48,907.92 × 15,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.83x = 780,391,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,391,889.29/32,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.78

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