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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.97, 48,115.41 and 15,431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.97, 48,115.41 and 15,431.34 is: 23,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.97 : 48,115.41 = 15,431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.97/48,115.41 = 15,431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.97x = 48,115.41 × 15,431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.97x = 742,485,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,485,250.95/32,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.04

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