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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.95, 48,058.92 and 15,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.95, 48,058.92 and 15,392.88 is: 23,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.95 : 48,058.92 = 15,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.95/48,058.92 = 15,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.95x = 48,058.92 × 15,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.95x = 739,765,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,765,188.49/32,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.72

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