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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.64, 48,555.96 and 11,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.64, 48,555.96 and 11,608.72 is: 17,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.64 : 48,555.96 = 11,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.64/48,555.96 = 11,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.64x = 48,555.96 × 11,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.64x = 563,672,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,672,543.97/32,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.08

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