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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.64, 48,435.36 and 11,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.64, 48,435.36 and 11,229.04 is: 16,842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.64 : 48,435.36 = 11,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.64/48,435.36 = 11,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.64x = 48,435.36 × 11,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.64x = 543,882,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,882,594.85/32,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.31

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