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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.85, 48,254.48 and 11,104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.85, 48,254.48 and 11,104.23 is: 16,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.85 : 48,254.48 = 11,104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.85/48,254.48 = 11,104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.85x = 48,254.48 × 11,104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.85x = 535,828,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,828,788.93/32,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.31

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