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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.05, 48,281.46 and 11,124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.05, 48,281.46 and 11,124.19 is: 16,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.05 : 48,281.46 = 11,124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.05/48,281.46 = 11,124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.05x = 48,281.46 × 11,124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.05x = 537,091,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,091,972.10/32,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.55

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