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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.12, 49,341.44 and 11,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.12, 49,341.44 and 11,008 is: 16,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.12 : 49,341.44 = 11,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.12/49,341.44 = 11,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.12x = 49,341.44 × 11,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.12x = 543,150,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,150,571.52/32,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.57

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