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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.98, 48,071.44 and 15,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.98, 48,071.44 and 15,398.48 is: 23,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.98 : 48,071.44 = 15,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.98/48,071.44 = 15,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.98x = 48,071.44 × 15,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.98x = 740,227,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,227,107.41/32,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.61

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