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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.71, 48,827.39 and 11,488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.71, 48,827.39 and 11,488.25 is: 17,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.71 : 48,827.39 = 11,488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.71/48,827.39 = 11,488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.71x = 48,827.39 × 11,488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.71x = 560,940,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,940,961.59/32,546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.95

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