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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.76, 48,111.84 and 11,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.76, 48,111.84 and 11,297.52 is: 16,945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.76 : 48,111.84 = 11,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.76/48,111.84 = 11,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.76x = 48,111.84 × 11,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.76x = 543,544,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,544,474.64/32,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,945.65

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