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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.61, 48,295.76 and 11,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.61, 48,295.76 and 11,435.25 is: 17,142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.61 : 48,295.76 = 11,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.61/48,295.76 = 11,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.61x = 48,295.76 × 11,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.61x = 552,274,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,274,089.54/32,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,142.53

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