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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.24, 48,312.68 and 11,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.24, 48,312.68 and 11,146.25 is: 16,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.24 : 48,312.68 = 11,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.24/48,312.68 = 11,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.24x = 48,312.68 × 11,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.24x = 538,505,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,505,044.54/32,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.52

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