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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.65, 48,957.36 and 11,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.65, 48,957.36 and 11,847.15 is: 17,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.65 : 48,957.36 = 11,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.65/48,957.36 = 11,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.65x = 48,957.36 × 11,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.65x = 580,005,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,005,187.52/32,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,778.67

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