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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.96, 48,017.72 and 10,975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.96, 48,017.72 and 10,975.38 is: 16,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.96 : 48,017.72 = 10,975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.96/48,017.72 = 10,975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.96x = 48,017.72 × 10,975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.96x = 527,012,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,012,751.17/32,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.02

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