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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.40, 48,138.60 and 11,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.40, 48,138.60 and 11,313.20 is: 16,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.40 : 48,138.60 = 11,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.40/48,138.60 = 11,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.40x = 48,138.60 × 11,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.40x = 544,601,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,601,609.52/32,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.80

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