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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.61, 48,078.55 and 11,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.61, 48,078.55 and 11,274.25 is: 16,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.61 : 48,078.55 = 11,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.61/48,078.55 = 11,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.61x = 48,078.55 × 11,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.61x = 542,049,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,049,592.34/32,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.66

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