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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.63, 48,543.66 and 11,302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.63, 48,543.66 and 11,302.65 is: 16,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.63 : 48,543.66 = 11,302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.63/48,543.66 = 11,302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.63x = 48,543.66 × 11,302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.63x = 548,671,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,671,998.70/32,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.83

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