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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.34, 47,975.12 and 15,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.34, 47,975.12 and 15,967.42 is: 23,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.34 : 47,975.12 = 15,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.34/47,975.12 = 15,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.34x = 47,975.12 × 15,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.34x = 766,038,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,038,890.59/32,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.03

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