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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.38, 48,401.39 and 11,489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.38, 48,401.39 and 11,489.88 is: 17,235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.38 : 48,401.39 = 11,489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.38/48,401.39 = 11,489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.38x = 48,401.39 × 11,489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.38x = 556,125,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,125,863.48/32,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,235.46

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