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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.50, 48,029.52 and 11,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.50, 48,029.52 and 11,243 is: 16,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.50 : 48,029.52 = 11,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.50/48,029.52 = 11,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.50x = 48,029.52 × 11,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.50x = 539,995,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,995,893.36/32,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.59

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