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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.80, 48,233.88 and 11,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.80, 48,233.88 and 11,396.88 is: 17,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.80 : 48,233.88 = 11,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.80/48,233.88 = 11,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.80x = 48,233.88 × 11,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.80x = 549,715,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,715,742.29/32,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.79

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