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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.94, 48,444.90 and 11,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.94, 48,444.90 and 11,234.56 is: 16,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.94 : 48,444.90 = 11,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.94/48,444.90 = 11,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.94x = 48,444.90 × 11,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.94x = 544,257,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,257,135.74/32,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.75

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