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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.18, 47,999.93 and 15,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.18, 47,999.93 and 15,129.14 is: 22,686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.18 : 47,999.93 = 15,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.18/47,999.93 = 15,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.18x = 47,999.93 × 15,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.18x = 726,197,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,197,660.96/32,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.46

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