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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.13, 47,992.91 and 15,355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.13, 47,992.91 and 15,355.31 is: 23,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.13 : 47,992.91 = 15,355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.13/47,992.91 = 15,355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.13x = 47,992.91 × 15,355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.13x = 736,945,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,945,809.28/32,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.55

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