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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.63, 48,472.83 and 11,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.63, 48,472.83 and 11,265.18 is: 16,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.63 : 48,472.83 = 11,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.63/48,472.83 = 11,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.63x = 48,472.83 × 11,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.63x = 546,054,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,054,973.29/32,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.32

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