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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.62, 48,488.98 and 11,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.62, 48,488.98 and 11,263.81 is: 16,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.62 : 48,488.98 = 11,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.62/48,488.98 = 11,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.62x = 48,488.98 × 11,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.62x = 546,170,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,170,657.81/32,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.43

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