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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.02, 48,039.86 and 10,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.02, 48,039.86 and 10,681.27 is: 16,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.02 : 48,039.86 = 10,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.02/48,039.86 = 10,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.02x = 48,039.86 × 10,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.02x = 513,126,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,126,715.42/32,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.68

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