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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.94, 48,266.86 and 11,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.94, 48,266.86 and 11,120.34 is: 16,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.94 : 48,266.86 = 11,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.94/48,266.86 = 11,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.94x = 48,266.86 × 11,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.94x = 536,743,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,743,893.93/32,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.05

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