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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.21, 48,414.31 and 11,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.21, 48,414.31 and 11,485.13 is: 17,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.21 : 48,414.31 = 11,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.21/48,414.31 = 11,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.21x = 48,414.31 × 11,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.21x = 556,044,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,044,373.43/32,276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,227.69

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