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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.38, 48,425.36 and 11,215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.38, 48,425.36 and 11,215.35 is: 16,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.38 : 48,425.36 = 11,215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.38/48,425.36 = 11,215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.38x = 48,425.36 × 11,215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.38x = 543,107,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,107,305.20/32,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.73

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