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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.02, 48,312.35 and 11,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.02, 48,312.35 and 11,146.03 is: 16,720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.02 : 48,312.35 = 11,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.02/48,312.35 = 11,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.02x = 48,312.35 × 11,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.02x = 538,490,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,490,818.85/32,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.19

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