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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.53, 48,437.48 and 11,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.53, 48,437.48 and 11,237.39 is: 16,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.53 : 48,437.48 = 11,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.53/48,437.48 = 11,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.53x = 48,437.48 × 11,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.53x = 544,310,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,310,853.38/32,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.63

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