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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.62, 48,038.95 and 15,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.62, 48,038.95 and 15,164.20 is: 22,743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.62 : 48,038.95 = 15,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.62/48,038.95 = 15,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.62x = 48,038.95 × 15,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.62x = 728,472,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,472,245.59/32,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,743.71

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