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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.63, 48,519.66 and 11,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.63, 48,519.66 and 11,286.65 is: 16,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.63 : 48,519.66 = 11,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.63/48,519.66 = 11,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.63x = 48,519.66 × 11,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.63x = 547,624,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,624,420.54/32,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.83

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