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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.73, 48,090.57 and 10,999.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.73, 48,090.57 and 10,999.47 is: 16,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.73 : 48,090.57 = 10,999.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.73/48,090.57 = 10,999.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.73x = 48,090.57 × 10,999.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.73x = 528,970,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,970,952.03/32,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.54

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