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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.07, 48,540.80 and 11,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.07, 48,540.80 and 11,003.09 is: 16,505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.07 : 48,540.80 = 11,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.07/48,540.80 = 11,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.07x = 48,540.80 × 11,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.07x = 534,098,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,098,575.88/32,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.38

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