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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.33, 48,232.46 and 11,085.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.33, 48,232.46 and 11,085.66 is: 16,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.33 : 48,232.46 = 11,085.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.33/48,232.46 = 11,085.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.33x = 48,232.46 × 11,085.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.33x = 534,688,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,688,680.24/32,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.38

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