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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.08, 48,045.12 and 11,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.08, 48,045.12 and 11,248.80 is: 16,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.08 : 48,045.12 = 11,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.08/48,045.12 = 11,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.08x = 48,045.12 × 11,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.08x = 540,449,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,449,945.86/32,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.20

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