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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.08, 48,240.32 and 11,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.08, 48,240.32 and 11,095.34 is: 16,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.08 : 48,240.32 = 11,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.08/48,240.32 = 11,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.08x = 48,240.32 × 11,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.08x = 535,242,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,242,455.43/32,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.10

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