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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.20, 48,017.10 and 15,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.20, 48,017.10 and 15,374.60 is: 23,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.20 : 48,017.10 = 15,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.20/48,017.10 = 15,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.20x = 48,017.10 × 15,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.20x = 738,243,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,243,705.66/32,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,067.09

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