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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.28, 48,061.97 and 10,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.28, 48,061.97 and 10,984.19 is: 16,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.28 : 48,061.97 = 10,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.28/48,061.97 = 10,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.28x = 48,061.97 × 10,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.28x = 527,921,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,921,755.33/32,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.79

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