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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.02, 48,029.40 and 11,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.02, 48,029.40 and 11,228.52 is: 16,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.02 : 48,029.40 = 11,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.02/48,029.40 = 11,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.02x = 48,029.40 × 11,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.02x = 539,299,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,299,078.49/32,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.45

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