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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.51, 48,554.42 and 11,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.51, 48,554.42 and 11,309.46 is: 16,964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.51 : 48,554.42 = 11,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.51/48,554.42 = 11,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.51x = 48,554.42 × 11,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.51x = 549,124,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,124,270.81/32,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.24

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