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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.88, 48,008.32 and 10,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.88, 48,008.32 and 10,960.84 is: 16,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.88 : 48,008.32 = 10,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.88/48,008.32 = 10,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.88x = 48,008.32 × 10,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.88x = 526,211,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,211,514.19/32,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,429.80

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