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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.54, 48,068.09 and 15,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.54, 48,068.09 and 15,399.78 is: 23,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.54 : 48,068.09 = 15,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.54/48,068.09 = 15,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.54x = 48,068.09 × 15,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.54x = 740,238,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,238,011.02/32,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.61

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