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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.61, 48,294.26 and 11,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.61, 48,294.26 and 11,434.25 is: 17,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.61 : 48,294.26 = 11,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.61/48,294.26 = 11,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.61x = 48,294.26 × 11,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.61x = 552,208,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,208,642.41/32,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.03

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