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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.73, 48,158.62 and 11,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.73, 48,158.62 and 11,047.82 is: 16,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.73 : 48,158.62 = 11,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.73/48,158.62 = 11,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.73x = 48,158.62 × 11,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.73x = 532,047,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,047,496.80/32,113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.60

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