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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.39, 48,073.43 and 10,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.39, 48,073.43 and 10,991.58 is: 16,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.39 : 48,073.43 = 10,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.39/48,073.43 = 10,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.39x = 48,073.43 × 10,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.39x = 528,402,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,402,896.76/32,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,485.60

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