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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.96, 48,082.62 and 11,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.96, 48,082.62 and 11,265.08 is: 16,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.96 : 48,082.62 = 11,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.96/48,082.62 = 11,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.96x = 48,082.62 × 11,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.96x = 541,654,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,654,560.91/32,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.59

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