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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.62, 48,717.87 and 11,690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.62, 48,717.87 and 11,690.74 is: 17,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.62 : 48,717.87 = 11,690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.62/48,717.87 = 11,690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.62x = 48,717.87 × 11,690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.62x = 569,547,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,547,951.52/32,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.11

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