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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.54, 48,016.86 and 10,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.54, 48,016.86 and 10,967.36 is: 16,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.54 : 48,016.86 = 10,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.54/48,016.86 = 10,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.54x = 48,016.86 × 10,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.54x = 526,618,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,618,189.69/32,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.59

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