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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.89, 48,021.45 and 15,153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.89, 48,021.45 and 15,153.75 is: 22,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.89 : 48,021.45 = 15,153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.89/48,021.45 = 15,153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.89x = 48,021.45 × 15,153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.89x = 727,704,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,704,991.11/32,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.17

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