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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.22, 48,997.64 and 11,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.22, 48,997.64 and 11,888.72 is: 17,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.22 : 48,997.64 = 11,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.22/48,997.64 = 11,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.22x = 48,997.64 × 11,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.22x = 582,518,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,518,977.63/32,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.01

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