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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.52, 47,974.38 and 15,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.52, 47,974.38 and 15,340.12 is: 22,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.52 : 47,974.38 = 15,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.52/47,974.38 = 15,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.52x = 47,974.38 × 15,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.52x = 735,932,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,932,746.13/32,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.65

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