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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.85, 48,179.79 and 11,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.85, 48,179.79 and 11,061.94 is: 16,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.85 : 48,179.79 = 11,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.85/48,179.79 = 11,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.85x = 48,179.79 × 11,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.85x = 532,961,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,961,946.19/32,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,588.78

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