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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.02, 47,981.49 and 11,219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.02, 47,981.49 and 11,219.18 is: 16,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.02 : 47,981.49 = 11,219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.02/47,981.49 = 11,219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.02x = 47,981.49 × 11,219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.02x = 538,312,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,312,972.98/32,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.59

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