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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.98, 48,458.51 and 11,230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.98, 48,458.51 and 11,230.81 is: 16,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.98 : 48,458.51 = 11,230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.98/48,458.51 = 11,230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.98x = 48,458.51 × 11,230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.98x = 544,228,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,228,318.69/32,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.88

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