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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.23, 48,457.39 and 11,230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.23, 48,457.39 and 11,230.06 is: 16,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.23 : 48,457.39 = 11,230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.23/48,457.39 = 11,230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.23x = 48,457.39 × 11,230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.23x = 544,179,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,179,340.99/32,290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.76

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