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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.65, 48,260.92 and 11,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.65, 48,260.92 and 11,110.46 is: 16,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.65 : 48,260.92 = 11,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.65/48,260.92 = 11,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.65x = 48,260.92 × 11,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.65x = 536,201,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,201,114.10/32,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.92

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