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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.49, 48,143.34 and 11,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.49, 48,143.34 and 11,051.19 is: 16,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.49 : 48,143.34 = 11,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.49/48,143.34 = 11,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.49x = 48,143.34 × 11,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.49x = 532,041,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,041,197.57/32,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.47

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