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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.53, 48,435.98 and 11,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.53, 48,435.98 and 11,236.39 is: 16,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.53 : 48,435.98 = 11,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.53/48,435.98 = 11,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.53x = 48,435.98 × 11,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.53x = 544,245,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,245,561.31/32,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.13

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