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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066, 48,099.72 and 11,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066, 48,099.72 and 11,006 is: 16,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066 : 48,099.72 = 11,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066/48,099.72 = 11,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066x = 48,099.72 × 11,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066x = 529,385,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,385,518.32/32,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.25

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