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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.29, 48,263.38 and 11,112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.29, 48,263.38 and 11,112.10 is: 16,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.29 : 48,263.38 = 11,112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.29/48,263.38 = 11,112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.29x = 48,263.38 × 11,112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.29x = 536,307,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,307,627.94/32,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.38

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