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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.95, 48,099.57 and 11,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.95, 48,099.57 and 11,005.86 is: 16,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.95 : 48,099.57 = 11,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.95/48,099.57 = 11,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.95x = 48,099.57 × 11,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.95x = 529,377,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,377,133.48/32,065.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.01

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