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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.64, 48,052.44 and 11,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.64, 48,052.44 and 11,268.72 is: 16,905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.64 : 48,052.44 = 11,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.64/48,052.44 = 11,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.64x = 48,052.44 × 11,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.64x = 541,489,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,489,491.68/32,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.36

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