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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.72, 48,378.42 and 11,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.72, 48,378.42 and 11,190.88 is: 16,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.72 : 48,378.42 = 11,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.72/48,378.42 = 11,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.72x = 48,378.42 × 11,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.72x = 541,397,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,397,092.81/32,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.05

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