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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.68, 47,996.18 and 15,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.68, 47,996.18 and 15,126.64 is: 22,682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.68 : 47,996.18 = 15,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.68/47,996.18 = 15,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.68x = 47,996.18 × 15,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.68x = 726,020,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,020,936.24/32,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.71

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