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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.99, 48,262.62 and 11,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.99, 48,262.62 and 11,117.62 is: 16,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.99 : 48,262.62 = 11,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.99/48,262.62 = 11,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.99x = 48,262.62 × 11,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.99x = 536,565,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,565,571.38/32,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.34

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