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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.88, 48,445.98 and 11,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.88, 48,445.98 and 11,535.52 is: 17,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.88 : 48,445.98 = 11,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.88/48,445.98 = 11,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.88x = 48,445.98 × 11,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.88x = 558,849,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,849,571.21/32,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.81

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