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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.36, 48,931.68 and 11,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.36, 48,931.68 and 11,560 is: 17,338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.36 : 48,931.68 = 11,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.36/48,931.68 = 11,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.36x = 48,931.68 × 11,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.36x = 565,650,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,650,220.80/32,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.81

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