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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.08, 48,315.96 and 11,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.08, 48,315.96 and 11,448.72 is: 17,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.08 : 48,315.96 = 11,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.08/48,315.96 = 11,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.08x = 48,315.96 × 11,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.08x = 553,155,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,155,897.57/32,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.72

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