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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,640.05, 48,879.93 and 15,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,640.05, 48,879.93 and 15,946.27 is: 23,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,640.05 : 48,879.93 = 15,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,640.05/48,879.93 = 15,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,640.05x = 48,879.93 × 15,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,640.05x = 779,452,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,452,498.96/32,640.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.25

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