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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.63, 48,394.26 and 11,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.63, 48,394.26 and 11,485.13 is: 17,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.63 : 48,394.26 = 11,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.63/48,394.26 = 11,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.63x = 48,394.26 × 11,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.63x = 555,814,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,814,125.38/32,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.34

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