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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.96, 48,312.96 and 11,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.96, 48,312.96 and 11,164.32 is: 16,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.96 : 48,312.96 = 11,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.96/48,312.96 = 11,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.96x = 48,312.96 × 11,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.96x = 539,381,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,381,345.59/32,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.31

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