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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.72, 48,033.24 and 15,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.72, 48,033.24 and 15,374.86 is: 23,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.72 : 48,033.24 = 15,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.72/48,033.24 = 15,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.72x = 48,033.24 × 15,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.72x = 738,504,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,504,340.35/32,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.96

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