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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.70, 48,016.35 and 15,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.70, 48,016.35 and 15,374.10 is: 23,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.70 : 48,016.35 = 15,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.70/48,016.35 = 15,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.70x = 48,016.35 × 15,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.70x = 738,208,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,208,166.54/32,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.34

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