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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.63, 48,171.93 and 11,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.63, 48,171.93 and 11,056.69 is: 16,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.63 : 48,171.93 = 11,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.63/48,171.93 = 11,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.63x = 48,171.93 × 11,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.63x = 532,622,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,622,096.71/32,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.90

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