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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.80, 48,002.70 and 11,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.80, 48,002.70 and 11,227.40 is: 16,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.80 : 48,002.70 = 11,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.80/48,002.70 = 11,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.80x = 48,002.70 × 11,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.80x = 538,945,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,945,513.98/32,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.10

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