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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.72, 48,161.60 and 11,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.72, 48,161.60 and 11,049.86 is: 16,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.72 : 48,161.60 = 11,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.72/48,161.60 = 11,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.72x = 48,161.60 × 11,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.72x = 532,178,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,178,937.38/32,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.67

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