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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.67, 48,109.04 and 15,423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.67, 48,109.04 and 15,423.51 is: 23,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.67 : 48,109.04 = 15,423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.67/48,109.04 = 15,423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.67x = 48,109.04 × 15,423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.67x = 742,010,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,010,420.66/32,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,140.34

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