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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.96, 48,069.12 and 11,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.96, 48,069.12 and 11,256.08 is: 16,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.96 : 48,069.12 = 11,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.96/48,069.12 = 11,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.96x = 48,069.12 × 11,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.96x = 541,069,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,069,860.25/32,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.09

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