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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.12, 49,358.30 and 11,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.12, 49,358.30 and 11,009 is: 16,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.12 : 49,358.30 = 11,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.12/49,358.30 = 11,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.12x = 49,358.30 × 11,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.12x = 543,385,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,385,524.70/32,902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,515.21

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