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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.68, 48,409.20 and 11,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.68, 48,409.20 and 11,218.49 is: 16,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.68 : 48,409.20 = 11,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.68/48,409.20 = 11,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.68x = 48,409.20 × 11,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.68x = 543,078,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,078,247.13/32,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.28

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