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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.84, 47,975.87 and 15,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.84, 47,975.87 and 15,967.92 is: 23,919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.84 : 47,975.87 = 15,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.84/47,975.87 = 15,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.84x = 47,975.87 × 15,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.84x = 766,074,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,074,854.09/32,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.78

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