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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.08, 48,558.96 and 11,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.08, 48,558.96 and 11,601 is: 17,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.08 : 48,558.96 = 11,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.08/48,558.96 = 11,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.08x = 48,558.96 × 11,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.08x = 563,332,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,332,494.96/32,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.06

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