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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.72, 48,030.24 and 15,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.72, 48,030.24 and 15,372.86 is: 23,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.72 : 48,030.24 = 15,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.72/48,030.24 = 15,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.72x = 48,030.24 × 15,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.72x = 738,362,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,362,155.29/32,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.96

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