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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.45, 48,037.82 and 15,379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.45, 48,037.82 and 15,379.11 is: 23,080.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.45 : 48,037.82 = 15,379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.45/48,037.82 = 15,379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.45x = 48,037.82 × 15,379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.45x = 738,778,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,778,841.04/32,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,080.03

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