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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.18, 47,996.93 and 15,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.18, 47,996.93 and 15,127.14 is: 22,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.18 : 47,996.93 = 15,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.18/47,996.93 = 15,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.18x = 47,996.93 × 15,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.18x = 726,056,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,056,279.68/32,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.46

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