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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.36, 48,261.22 and 11,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.36, 48,261.22 and 11,108.74 is: 16,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.36 : 48,261.22 = 11,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.36/48,261.22 = 11,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.36x = 48,261.22 × 11,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.36x = 536,121,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,121,345.06/32,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.07

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