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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.23, 48,267.81 and 11,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.23, 48,267.81 and 11,115.04 is: 16,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.23 : 48,267.81 = 11,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.23/48,267.81 = 11,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.23x = 48,267.81 × 11,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.23x = 536,498,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,498,638.86/32,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.79

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