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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.02, 47,975.13 and 15,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.02, 47,975.13 and 15,340.62 is: 22,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.02 : 47,975.13 = 15,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.02/47,975.13 = 15,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.02x = 47,975.13 × 15,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.02x = 735,968,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,968,238.78/32,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.40

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