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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.75, 48,032.90 and 11,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.75, 48,032.90 and 11,245.25 is: 16,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.75 : 48,032.90 = 11,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.75/48,032.90 = 11,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.75x = 48,032.90 × 11,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.75x = 540,141,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,141,968.73/32,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.97

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