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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.93, 48,416.85 and 11,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.93, 48,416.85 and 11,217.97 is: 16,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.93 : 48,416.85 = 11,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.93/48,416.85 = 11,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.93x = 48,416.85 × 11,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.93x = 543,138,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,138,770.79/32,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.94

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