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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.02, 47,979.99 and 11,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.02, 47,979.99 and 11,218.18 is: 16,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.02 : 47,979.99 = 11,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.02/47,979.99 = 11,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.02x = 47,979.99 × 11,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.02x = 538,248,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,248,164.22/32,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,817.09

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