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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.53, 48,758.86 and 11,731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.53, 48,758.86 and 11,731.03 is: 17,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.53 : 48,758.86 = 11,731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.53/48,758.86 = 11,731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.53x = 48,758.86 × 11,731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.53x = 571,991,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,991,498.20/32,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.66

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