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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.94, 48,017.97 and 10,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.94, 48,017.97 and 10,947.21 is: 16,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.94 : 48,017.97 = 10,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.94/48,017.97 = 10,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.94x = 48,017.97 × 10,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.94x = 525,662,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,662,801.36/32,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.40

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