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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.86, 48,401.90 and 11,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.86, 48,401.90 and 11,203.08 is: 16,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.86 : 48,401.90 = 11,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.86/48,401.90 = 11,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.86x = 48,401.90 × 11,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.86x = 542,250,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,250,357.85/32,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.74

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