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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.63, 48,245.58 and 11,106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.63, 48,245.58 and 11,106.29 is: 16,655.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.63 : 48,245.58 = 11,106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.63/48,245.58 = 11,106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.63x = 48,245.58 × 11,106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.63x = 535,829,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,829,161.47/32,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.33

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