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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.98, 48,040.80 and 15,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.98, 48,040.80 and 15,380.88 is: 23,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.98 : 48,040.80 = 15,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.98/48,040.80 = 15,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.98x = 48,040.80 × 15,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.98x = 738,909,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,909,779.90/32,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,073.64

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