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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.23, 48,438.51 and 11,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.23, 48,438.51 and 11,238.05 is: 16,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.23 : 48,438.51 = 11,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.23/48,438.51 = 11,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.23x = 48,438.51 × 11,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.23x = 544,354,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,354,155.11/32,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.60

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