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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.79, 48,005.19 and 15,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.79, 48,005.19 and 15,353.15 is: 23,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.79 : 48,005.19 = 15,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.79/48,005.19 = 15,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.79x = 48,005.19 × 15,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.79x = 737,030,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,030,642.82/32,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.85

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