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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.67, 48,699.78 and 11,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.67, 48,699.78 and 11,402.88 is: 17,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.67 : 48,699.78 = 11,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.67/48,699.78 = 11,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.67x = 48,699.78 × 11,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.67x = 555,317,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,317,747.37/32,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,105.29

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