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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.48, 48,444.86 and 11,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.48, 48,444.86 and 11,242.32 is: 16,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.48 : 48,444.86 = 11,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.48/48,444.86 = 11,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.48x = 48,444.86 × 11,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.48x = 544,632,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,632,618.48/32,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.01

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