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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.61, 48,555.60 and 11,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.61, 48,555.60 and 11,305.76 is: 16,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.61 : 48,555.60 = 11,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.61/48,555.60 = 11,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.61x = 48,555.60 × 11,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.61x = 548,957,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,957,960.26/32,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.72

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