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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.61, 47,976.99 and 15,968.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.61, 47,976.99 and 15,968.68 is: 23,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.61 : 47,976.99 = 15,968.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.61/47,976.99 = 15,968.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.61x = 47,976.99 × 15,968.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.61x = 766,129,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,129,200.67/32,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.90

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