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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.97, 48,645.93 and 11,084.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.97, 48,645.93 and 11,084.21 is: 16,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.97 : 48,645.93 = 11,084.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.97/48,645.93 = 11,084.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.97x = 48,645.93 × 11,084.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.97x = 539,201,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,201,703.77/32,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.68

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