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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.21, 48,315.62 and 11,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.21, 48,315.62 and 11,148.21 is: 16,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.21 : 48,315.62 = 11,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.21/48,315.62 = 11,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.21x = 48,315.62 × 11,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.21x = 538,632,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,632,887.09/32,208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.47

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