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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.13, 48,399.51 and 11,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.13, 48,399.51 and 11,488.63 is: 17,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.13 : 48,399.51 = 11,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.13/48,399.51 = 11,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.13x = 48,399.51 × 11,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.13x = 556,043,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,043,820.57/32,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,233.59

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