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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.23, 48,611.70 and 11,343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.23, 48,611.70 and 11,343.93 is: 17,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.23 : 48,611.70 = 11,343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.23/48,611.70 = 11,343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.23x = 48,611.70 × 11,343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.23x = 551,447,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,447,721.98/32,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.72

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