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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.66, 48,722.49 and 11,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.66, 48,722.49 and 11,437.23 is: 17,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.66 : 48,722.49 = 11,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.66/48,722.49 = 11,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.66x = 48,722.49 × 11,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.66x = 557,250,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,250,324.30/32,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,155.85

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