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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.70, 48,007.05 and 15,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.70, 48,007.05 and 15,372.70 is: 23,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.70 : 48,007.05 = 15,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.70/48,007.05 = 15,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.70x = 48,007.05 × 15,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.70x = 737,997,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,997,977.54/32,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.05

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