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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.51, 48,552.92 and 11,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.51, 48,552.92 and 11,308.46 is: 16,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.51 : 48,552.92 = 11,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.51/48,552.92 = 11,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.51x = 48,552.92 × 11,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.51x = 549,058,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,058,769.91/32,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.74

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