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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.42, 48,067.91 and 15,399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.42, 48,067.91 and 15,399.66 is: 23,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.42 : 48,067.91 = 15,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.42/48,067.91 = 15,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.42x = 48,067.91 × 15,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.42x = 740,229,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,229,153.57/32,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.42

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