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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.85, 48,558.97 and 11,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.85, 48,558.97 and 11,308 is: 16,966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.85 : 48,558.97 = 11,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.85/48,558.97 = 11,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.85x = 48,558.97 × 11,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.85x = 549,104,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,104,832.76/32,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.09

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