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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.61, 48,151.98 and 11,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.61, 48,151.98 and 11,042.01 is: 16,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.61 : 48,151.98 = 11,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.61/48,151.98 = 11,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.61x = 48,151.98 × 11,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.61x = 531,694,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,694,644.68/32,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.87

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