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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.16, 48,029.04 and 11,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.16, 48,029.04 and 11,238 is: 16,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.16 : 48,029.04 = 11,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.16/48,029.04 = 11,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.16x = 48,029.04 × 11,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.16x = 539,750,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,750,351.52/32,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.68

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