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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.95, 48,690.59 and 11,396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.95, 48,690.59 and 11,396.43 is: 17,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.95 : 48,690.59 = 11,396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.95/48,690.59 = 11,396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.95x = 48,690.59 × 11,396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.95x = 554,898,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,898,843.61/32,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.40

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