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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.81, 48,243.97 and 11,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.81, 48,243.97 and 11,103.38 is: 16,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.81 : 48,243.97 = 11,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.81/48,243.97 = 11,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.81x = 48,243.97 × 11,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.81x = 535,671,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,671,131.62/32,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.88

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