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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.59, 48,063.70 and 10,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.59, 48,063.70 and 10,996.09 is: 16,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.59 : 48,063.70 = 10,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.59/48,063.70 = 10,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.59x = 48,063.70 × 10,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.59x = 528,512,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,512,664.52/32,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.58

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