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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.13, 47,946.39 and 15,948.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.13, 47,946.39 and 15,948.23 is: 23,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.13 : 47,946.39 = 15,948.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.13/47,946.39 = 15,948.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.13x = 47,946.39 × 15,948.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.13x = 764,659,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,659,935.52/32,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.30

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