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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.69, 48,482.58 and 11,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.69, 48,482.58 and 11,267.52 is: 16,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.69 : 48,482.58 = 11,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.69/48,482.58 = 11,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.69x = 48,482.58 × 11,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.69x = 546,278,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,278,439.80/32,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.77

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