Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.36, 48,836.04 and 11,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,557.36, 48,836.04 and 11,776 is: 17,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,557.36 : 48,836.04 = 11,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,557.36/48,836.04 = 11,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,557.36x = 48,836.04 × 11,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,557.36x = 575,093,207.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,093,207.04/32,557.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,664
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