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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.67, 48,059.27 and 15,393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.67, 48,059.27 and 15,393.90 is: 23,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.67 : 48,059.27 = 15,393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.67/48,059.27 = 15,393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.67x = 48,059.27 × 15,393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.67x = 739,819,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,819,573.69/32,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.79

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