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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.60, 48,006.90 and 11,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.60, 48,006.90 and 11,228.10 is: 16,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.60 : 48,006.90 = 11,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.60/48,006.90 = 11,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.60x = 48,006.90 × 11,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.60x = 539,026,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,026,273.89/32,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.15

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