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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030, 48,032.76 and 15,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030, 48,032.76 and 15,385.28 is: 23,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030 : 48,032.76 = 15,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030/48,032.76 = 15,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030x = 48,032.76 × 15,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030x = 738,997,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,997,461.77/32,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.04

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