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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.67, 48,023.46 and 11,239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.67, 48,023.46 and 11,239.17 is: 16,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.67 : 48,023.46 = 11,239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.67/48,023.46 = 11,239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.67x = 48,023.46 × 11,239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.67x = 539,743,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,743,830.93/32,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.74

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