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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.30, 48,033.56 and 15,387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.30, 48,033.56 and 15,387.42 is: 23,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.30 : 48,033.56 = 15,387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.30/48,033.56 = 15,387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.30x = 48,033.56 × 15,387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.30x = 739,112,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,112,561.82/32,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.70

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