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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.80, 48,014.70 and 11,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.80, 48,014.70 and 11,235.40 is: 16,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.80 : 48,014.70 = 11,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.80/48,014.70 = 11,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.80x = 48,014.70 × 11,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.80x = 539,464,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,464,360.38/32,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.10

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