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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.02, 47,976.63 and 15,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.02, 47,976.63 and 15,341.62 is: 22,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.02 : 47,976.63 = 15,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.02/47,976.63 = 15,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.02x = 47,976.63 × 15,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.02x = 736,039,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,039,226.34/32,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.90

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