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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.64, 48,001.15 and 15,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.64, 48,001.15 and 15,360.81 is: 23,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.64 : 48,001.15 = 15,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.64/48,001.15 = 15,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.64x = 48,001.15 × 15,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.64x = 737,336,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,336,544.93/32,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.79

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