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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.98, 48,039.30 and 15,379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.98, 48,039.30 and 15,379.88 is: 23,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.98 : 48,039.30 = 15,379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.98/48,039.30 = 15,379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.98x = 48,039.30 × 15,379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.98x = 738,838,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,838,669.28/32,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.14

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