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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.65, 48,924.91 and 15,964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.65, 48,924.91 and 15,964.95 is: 23,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.65 : 48,924.91 = 15,964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.65/48,924.91 = 15,964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.65x = 48,924.91 × 15,964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.65x = 781,083,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,083,741.90/32,621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.72

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