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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.94, 48,451.37 and 11,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.94, 48,451.37 and 11,237.94 is: 16,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.94 : 48,451.37 = 11,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.94/48,451.37 = 11,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.94x = 48,451.37 × 11,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.94x = 544,493,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,493,532.79/32,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.85

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