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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.72, 48,524.62 and 11,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.72, 48,524.62 and 11,294.26 is: 16,936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.72 : 48,524.62 = 11,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.72/48,524.62 = 11,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.72x = 48,524.62 × 11,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.72x = 548,049,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,049,674.68/32,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.69

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