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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.19, 48,257.40 and 11,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.19, 48,257.40 and 11,112.26 is: 16,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.19 : 48,257.40 = 11,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.19/48,257.40 = 11,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.19x = 48,257.40 × 11,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.19x = 536,248,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,248,775.72/32,170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.12

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