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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.63, 48,399.30 and 11,204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.63, 48,399.30 and 11,204.99 is: 16,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.63 : 48,399.30 = 11,204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.63/48,399.30 = 11,204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.63x = 48,399.30 × 11,204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.63x = 542,313,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,313,430.51/32,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.21

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