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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.54, 48,441.98 and 11,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.54, 48,441.98 and 11,240.40 is: 16,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.54 : 48,441.98 = 11,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.54/48,441.98 = 11,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.54x = 48,441.98 × 11,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.54x = 544,507,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,507,231.99/32,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.14

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