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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.76, 48,047.64 and 11,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.76, 48,047.64 and 11,250.40 is: 16,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.76 : 48,047.64 = 11,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.76/48,047.64 = 11,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.76x = 48,047.64 × 11,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.76x = 540,555,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,555,169.06/32,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.60

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