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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,088.79, 48,137.94 and 11,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,088.79, 48,137.94 and 11,034.26 is: 16,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,088.79 : 48,137.94 = 11,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,088.79/48,137.94 = 11,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,088.79x = 48,137.94 × 11,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,088.79x = 531,166,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,166,545.82/32,088.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.03

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