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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.09, 47,976.25 and 15,968.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.09, 47,976.25 and 15,968.17 is: 23,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.09 : 47,976.25 = 15,968.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.09/47,976.25 = 15,968.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.09x = 47,976.25 × 15,968.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.09x = 766,092,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,092,836.12/32,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.15

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