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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.08, 48,021.05 and 10,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.08, 48,021.05 and 10,954.31 is: 16,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.08 : 48,021.05 = 10,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.08/48,021.05 = 10,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.08x = 48,021.05 × 10,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.08x = 526,037,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,037,173.35/32,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,431.43

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