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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.83, 48,541.50 and 11,302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.83, 48,541.50 and 11,302.97 is: 16,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.83 : 48,541.50 = 11,302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.83/48,541.50 = 11,302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.83x = 48,541.50 × 11,302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.83x = 548,662,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,662,875.55/32,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.35

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