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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425, 48,609.66 and 11,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425, 48,609.66 and 11,362.12 is: 17,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425 : 48,609.66 = 11,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425/48,609.66 = 11,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425x = 48,609.66 × 11,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425x = 552,308,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,308,790.08/32,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.42

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