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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.71, 48,316.38 and 11,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.71, 48,316.38 and 11,148.72 is: 16,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.71 : 48,316.38 = 11,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.71/48,316.38 = 11,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.71x = 48,316.38 × 11,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.71x = 538,665,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,665,494.71/32,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.22

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