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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.84, 48,917.28 and 11,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.84, 48,917.28 and 11,259.60 is: 16,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.84 : 48,917.28 = 11,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.84/48,917.28 = 11,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.84x = 48,917.28 × 11,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.84x = 550,789,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,789,005.89/32,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.31

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