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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.58, 48,718.71 and 11,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.58, 48,718.71 and 11,717.22 is: 17,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.58 : 48,718.71 = 11,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.58/48,718.71 = 11,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.58x = 48,718.71 × 11,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.58x = 570,847,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,847,843.19/32,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.32

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