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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.42, 48,073.91 and 15,403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.42, 48,073.91 and 15,403.67 is: 23,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.42 : 48,073.91 = 15,403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.42/48,073.91 = 15,403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.42x = 48,073.91 × 15,403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.42x = 740,514,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,514,327.86/32,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.44

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