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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.21, 48,317.12 and 11,149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.21, 48,317.12 and 11,149.21 is: 16,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.21 : 48,317.12 = 11,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.21/48,317.12 = 11,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.21x = 48,317.12 × 11,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.21x = 538,697,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,697,717.48/32,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.96

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