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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,037.73, 48,066.88 and 15,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,037.73, 48,066.88 and 15,398.97 is: 23,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,037.73 : 48,066.88 = 15,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,037.73/48,066.88 = 15,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,037.73x = 48,066.88 × 15,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,037.73x = 740,180,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,180,245.95/32,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.39

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