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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.51, 48,486.66 and 11,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.51, 48,486.66 and 11,267.14 is: 16,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.51 : 48,486.66 = 11,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.51/48,486.66 = 11,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.51x = 48,486.66 × 11,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.51x = 546,305,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,305,986.35/32,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.49

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