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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.67, 48,068.28 and 15,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.67, 48,068.28 and 15,399.91 is: 23,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.67 : 48,068.28 = 15,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.67/48,068.28 = 15,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.67x = 48,068.28 × 15,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.67x = 740,246,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,246,945.51/32,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.80

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