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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.62, 48,248.58 and 11,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.62, 48,248.58 and 11,108.28 is: 16,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.62 : 48,248.58 = 11,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.62/48,248.58 = 11,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.62x = 48,248.58 × 11,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.62x = 535,958,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,958,736.24/32,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.33

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