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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.88, 48,207.36 and 11,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.88, 48,207.36 and 11,083.68 is: 16,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.88 : 48,207.36 = 11,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.88/48,207.36 = 11,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.88x = 48,207.36 × 11,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.88x = 534,314,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,314,951.88/32,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.98

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