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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.88, 48,378 and 11,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.88, 48,378 and 11,477 is: 17,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.88 : 48,378 = 11,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.88/48,378 = 11,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.88x = 48,378 × 11,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.88x = 555,234,306
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,234,306/32,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.56

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