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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.94, 48,035.97 and 10,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.94, 48,035.97 and 10,959.24 is: 16,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.94 : 48,035.97 = 10,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.94/48,035.97 = 10,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.94x = 48,035.97 × 10,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.94x = 526,437,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,437,723.86/32,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.45

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